Joe Chapman (August 4, 1938 – December 11, 2016) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the

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Life and career

Chapman attended the

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and the University of Florida College of Law. In 1968, Chapman was elected to represent the 9th district of the

, succeeding Ben Clarence Williams. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Billy Joe Rish. Chapman died in December 2016, at the age of 78.

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1938 births 2016 deaths Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives 20th-century American legislators University of Florida alumni Fredric G. Levin College of Law alumni 20th-century Florida politicians {{Florida-politician-stub