John S. Rawls
John S. Rawls | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1955–1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Samuel Rawls January 1, 1921 Florida, U.S. |
| Died | May 11, 1993 (aged 72) Leon County, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Marianna, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | lawyer |
John Samuel Rawls (January 1, 1921 – May 11, 1993) was an American politician in the state of Florida. He served in the Florida State Senate from 1955 to 1961 as a Democratic member for the 4th district. He was a member of the Pork Chop Gang, a group of legislators from rural areas that dominated the state legislature due to malapportionment and used their power to engage in McCarthyist tactics.