He served as a Democratic member for the 13th district of the Florida House of Representatives.

[2][3] He also served as a member for the 5th district of the Florida Senate.

[6] In 1974, Skinner was elected to represent the 13th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Leon N. McDonald Sr.

[2][3] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 5th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1982.

[4] Skinner died on November 3, 2005,[7] at the age of 62.