Ron de Lugo
American politician (1930-2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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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 |
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Born | (1930-08-02)August 2, 1930 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | July 14, 2020(2020-07-14) (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 |
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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]