Elmer Otto Friday Jr. (February 23, 1924 – January 20, 2006) was an American judge and politician.

[1] He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

[1] He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played American football as left tackle.

[1] The following year, Friday was elected to represent the 24th district of the Florida Senate.

[3] Afterwards, he served as a circuit judge in South West Florida until retirement.