James A. Glisson (January 6, 1939 – September 30, 2021)[1] was a chiropractor and state legislator in Florida.

[2] Glisson was born in Jackson County, Florida.

He attended Palmer College and earned a degree in chiropractic studies[3] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 33rd district from 1968 to 1972, as a Republican.

He was elected to the State Senate in 1973 and served the 11th district until 1978.

In 1976, he changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democratic.