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
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 byMelvin H. Evans
Succeeded byVictor O. Frazer
In office
January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979
Preceded byconstituency established
Succeeded byMelvin H. Evans
Personal details
Born(1930-08-02)August 2, 1930
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 2020(2020-07-14) (aged 89)
Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Maria Morales Viera
Sheila Paiewonsky
ResidenceSaint Croix, V.I.
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1948–1950
UnitArmed 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

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  1. Feuerzeig, Penny (1978-11-08). "Luis-Millin, Evans Beats Watlington". Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
  2. Cheslik, Stephen (July 14, 2020). "Ron de Lugo, V.I. delegate to Congress, dies". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved 14 July 2020.

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