John C. Brasher | |
|---|---|
 Brasher in 1966 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Pasco County | |
| In office 1966–1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | September 1, 1998 (aged 80) Gallant, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Judge |
John C. Brasher (died September 1, 1998) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives. [1]
Brasher served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II as a pilot. [2] He was a municipal judge and a member of the Port Richey, Florida Port Richey City Council serving for two terms, [2] before becoming mayor of Port Richey. [3]
In 1966, Brasher was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, winning a special election after defeating Tommy Stevens. [4] He served until 1967. [1]
Brasher died in September 1998 at his home in Gallant, Alabama, at the age of 80. [2]
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