Norman Sisisky
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Norman Sisisky | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – March 29, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Daniel |
| Succeeded by | Randy Forbes |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 27th District | |
| In office 1982–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Clauder Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Robert Jones |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 30th District | |
| In office 1974–1982 | |
| Preceded by | W. Roy Smith |
| Succeeded by | Robert Ackerman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1927 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 2001 (aged 73) Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rhoda |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1945–46 |
Norman Sisisky (June 9, 1927 – March 29, 2001) was an American businessman and politician who was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia from 1983 until his death in 2001, representing the 4th District. He was a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress at the time.
Biography
Sisisky was born in
U.S. Navy.[2] In 1946, he entered Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a business degree in 1949.[2] Sisisky became a successful businessman, founding an independent bottling company in Petersburg that later became a part of Pepsi's Virginia operations. In 1973, Sisisky was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates, serving for five terms.[2]
In 1982, Sisisky was elected to Congress, defeating five-term incumbent
CIA
.
Personal life and death
Sisisky and his wife, Rhoda, had four sons.State Senator Randy Forbes defeated Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas for the remainder of Sisisky's term.
Electoral history
- 1982; Sisisky was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 54.38% of the vote, defeating Republican Robert Daniel.
- 1984; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
- 1986; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
- 1988; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
- 1990; Sisisky was re-elected with 78.55% of the vote, defeating Independents Don L. Reynolds and Loretta F. Chandler.
- 1992; Sisisky was re-elected with 68.37% of the vote, defeating Republican Anthony J. Zevgolis.
- 1994; Sisisky was re-elected with 61.61% of the vote, defeating Republican A. George Sweet, III.
- 1996; Sisisky was re-elected with 78.61% of the vote, defeating Republican Zevgolis.
- 1998; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
- 2000; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
See also
- List of Jewish members of the United States Congress
- List of United States Congress members who died in office (2000–)#2000s
References
- ^ "Norman Sisisky".
- ^ a b c d e Pearson, Richard (March 30, 2001). "Longtime Va. Congressman Norman Sisisky Dies at 73". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "Norman Sisisky – Congressman, 73". The New York Times. Associated Press. March 30, 2001.
External links
- United States Congress. "Norman Sisisky (id: S000453)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Biography
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