Jim Folsom Jr.

Jim Folsom
Folsom, photographed circa 2009
50th Governor of Alabama
In office
April 22, 1993 – January 16, 1995
Preceded byGuy Hunt
Succeeded byFob James
25th and 29th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
In office
January 15, 2007 – January 17, 2011
GovernorBob Riley
Preceded byLucy Baxley
Succeeded byKay Ivey
In office
January 19, 1987 – April 22, 1993
GovernorGuy Hunt
Preceded byBill Baxley
Succeeded byDon Siegelman
31st Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association
In office
1990–1991
Preceded byBobby Brantley
Succeeded byScott McCallum
Personal details
BornJames Elisha Folsom Jr.
(1949-05-14) May 14, 1949
PartyDemocratic
SpouseMarsha Guthrie
EducationJacksonville State University (BA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1968–1970
UnitAlabama National Guard
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James Elisha 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 25th and 29th lieutenant governor of Alabama. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

As of 2026, he is the most recent Democrat to have served as Alabama's Lieutenant Governor.