Jim Folsom Jr.

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Jim Folsom Jr.
50th Governor of Alabama
In office April 22, 1993 – January 16, 1995
Lieutenant	Vacant
Preceded by	Guy Hunt
Succeeded by	Fob James
25th and 29th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
In office January 15, 2007 – January 17, 2011
Governor	Bob Riley
Preceded by	Lucy Baxley
Succeeded by	Kay Ivey
In office January 19, 1987 – April 22, 1993
Governor	Guy Hunt
Preceded by	Bill Baxley
Succeeded by	Don Siegelman
Personal details
Born	James Elisha Folsom Jr. (1949-05-14) May 14, 1949 (age 75) Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Marsha Guthrie
Alma mater	Jacksonville State University
Military service
Allegiance	United States  Alabama
Branch/service	Alabama National Guard
Years of service	1968–1970

James Elisha 'Jim' Folsom Jr. (born May 14, 1949) is an American politician who was the 50th governor of Alabama from April 22, 1993, to January 16, 1995. He has also served as the lieutenant governor of Alabama on two occasions. He is a member of the Democratic Party.