Ron de Lugo
American politician (1930-2020)
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.
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 |
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.[1] He lost the election.
De Lugo died on July 14, 2020 in Florida at the age of 89.[2]
References
change- ↑ 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. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Ron de Lugo (id: D000209)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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