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'''Jim Folsom, Jr.''', was elected [[Lieutenant Governor]] of the [[State]] of [[Alabama]] on November 7, 2006 from the [[Democratic Party]].
'''Jim Folsom, Jr.''', was elected [[Lieutenant Governor]] of the [[State]] of [[Alabama]] on November 7, 2006 from the [[Democratic Party]].
Jim Folsom, Jr., was born May 14, 1949, the oldest son of [[Governor]] James E. "Big Jim" Folsom, Sr. (one of the first [[Southern]] governors to support [[civil rights]] and [[integration]]) and Jamelle Folsom. Jim Jr. was raised in [[Montgomery]] and Cullman with his eight [[brother]]s and [[sister]]s. Governor Folsom graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1974, having paid his way by working at the [[yarn mill]] and [[post office]]. Following graduation, Folsom worked with the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations and Reynolds Metals.
Jim Folsom, Jr., was born May 14, 1949, the oldest son of [[Governor]] James E. "Big Jim" Folsom, Sr. (one of the first [[Southern]] governors to support [[civil rights]] and [[integration]]) and Jamelle Folsom. Jim Jr. was raised in [[Montgomery]] and Cullman with his eight [[brother]]s and [[sister]]s. Governor Folsom graduated from Jacksonville State University in 1974, having paid his way by working at the yarn mill and [[post office]]. Following graduation, Folsom worked with the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations and Reynolds Metals.
In 1978, Folsom was elected to the [[Public Service Commission]], where he served two terms. In 1986 and 1990, he was elected Lt. Governor, each time with overwhelming majorities. As Lt. Governor, Folsom demonstrated an ability to bring people together, building diverse [[coalition]]s to get things done. As a result, many effective and ground-breaking pieces of [[legislation]] were adopted during his tenure.
In 1978, Folsom was elected to the [[Public Service Commission]], where he served two terms. In 1986 and 1990, he was elected Lt. Governor, each time with overwhelming majorities. As Lt. Governor, Folsom demonstrated an ability to bring people together, building diverse [[coalition]]s to get things done. As a result, many effective and ground-breaking pieces of [[legislation]] were adopted during his tenure.