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James Buskey
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 99th district |
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| In office 1976–2018 |
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| Succeeded by | Sam Jones |
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| Born | April 10, 1937 Greenville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2024 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Educator |
James E. Buskey (April 10, 1937 – November 8, 2024) was an American politician. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for their community. Mr. Buskey served in the Alabama House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Alabama. He represented the 99th District for a very long time, from 1976 to 2018. He was a member of the Democratic Party. This is one of the main political parties in the United States.
Mr. Buskey's Political Career
James Buskey spent many years serving the people of Alabama. He was a state representative. This means he was chosen by voters to speak for them. He worked on laws that affected people in his district. He also worked on laws for everyone in Alabama.
Running for the State Senate
In 1997, Mr. Buskey tried to become a member of the Alabama Senate. This is another part of Alabama's government. It also makes laws for the state. He ran in a special election. A special election happens when someone leaves office early. He did not win this election. Another politician named Vivian Davis Figures won instead.
Later Life
James Buskey was born in Greenville, Alabama. He was an educator before he became a politician. He passed away on November 8, 2024. He was 87 years old.
