In October 1974 , Thomas unseated the sitting representative for District 10 in the Florida House of Representatives , Jack Burke , in the Democratic primary .
Thomas was the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Florida from 1966 - 70 .
In October 1974 , Chairman unseated the sitting representative for District 10 in the Florida House of Representatives , Jack Burke , in the Democratic Party primary .
Thomas was the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Florida from 1966 - 70 .