Ron de Lugo
Ron de Lugo | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the U.S. Virgin Islands' at-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin H. Evans |
| Succeeded by | Victor O. Frazer |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Melvin H. Evans |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1930 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 2020 (aged 89) Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Morales Viera Sheila Paiewonsky |
| Residence | Saint Croix, V.I. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1948–1950 |
| Unit | Armed Forces Radio |
Ron de Lugo (August 2, 1930 – July 14, 2020) was an American politician. He was the first Delegate from the United States Virgin Islands to the United States House of Representatives. De Lugo was elected as a Democratic Delegate to the United States House of Representatives, serving from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 1979.
De Lugo chose not to seek re-election to the U.S. House in 1978 in order to pursue a bid for Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. De Lugo challenged incumbent Democratic Governor Juan Francisco Luis in the 1978 gubernatorial election. He lost the election.
De Lugo died on July 14, 2020 in Florida at the age of 89.
References
- ↑ Feuerzeig, Penny (1978-11-08). "Luis-Millin, Evans Beats Watlington". Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ↑ Cheslik, Stephen (July 14, 2020). "Ron de Lugo, V.I. delegate to Congress, dies". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
Other websites
- United States Congress. "Ron de Lugo (id: D000209)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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