Jim Sebesta

Jim Sebesta
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 16th district
In office
2002–2006
Preceded byLocke Burt
Succeeded byCharlie Justice
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 20th district
In office
1999–2003
Preceded byCharlie Crist
Succeeded byAnna Cowin
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
In office
1970–1974
Personal details
Born(1935-08-24)August 24, 1935
Pontiac, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 2024(2024-01-29) (aged 88)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJean
ChildrenSix
ResidenceTampa, Florida
Alma materLoyola University (BSC)
DePaul University (MBA)
ProfessionReal Estate/Broker/Developer,

James Alvin Sebesta (August 24, 1935 – January 29, 2024) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Florida Senate from 1998 to 2006. He previously served as Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections from 1970 to 1974. He died on January 29, 2024, at the age of 88.

Jim was a devout Catholic and a leader in several Parishes (especially Corpus Christi in Temple Terrace) and was an eloquent Lector every Sunday. He sacrificed much to make sure all six children had Catholic educations from kindergarten through high school.