Owen B. Pickett
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Owen B. Pickett | |
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Richard J. Davis | |
Succeeded by | Alan Diamonstein |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 40th district | |
In office January 12, 1972 – January 13, 1982 | |
Preceded by | Richard D. Guy |
Personal details | |
Born | Richmond, Virginia | August 31, 1930
Died | October 27, 2010 Virginia Beach, Virginia | (aged 80)
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Virginia Tech (B.S.) University of Richmond (LL.B.) |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Owen Bradford Pickett (August 31, 1930 – October 27, 2010) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.
Early life
Pickett was born in Richmond, Virginia, on August 31, 1930. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1952 and the University of Richmond School of Law in 1955. Pickett was admitted to the Virginia State bar in 1955, and practiced law in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
State political career
Pickett served as a member of the
Virginia Beach. During this time, he also served as chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia from 1980 until 1982.[1]
Pickett was considered the unopposed favorite for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in 1982 to run for the seat of retiring Democratic-turned-independent U.S. Senator
Richard Joseph Davis
, who lost narrowly to Trible in the 1982 general election.
Congressional career
Meanwhile, voters of
Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House in Norfolk, Virginia
, was named in his honor in 2001.
Electoral history
- 1986; Pickett defeated Republican A. Joe Canada Jr. and Independent Stephen P. Shao, winning 49.48% of the vote.
- 1988; Pickett defeated Republican Jerry R. Curry and Independents Stephen P. Shao and Robert A. Smith, winning 60.55% of the vote.
- 1990; Pickett defeated Independent Harry G. Broskie, winning 77.61% of the vote.
- 1992; Pickett defeated Republican J.L. Chapman, winning 56.03% of the vote.
- 1994; Pickett defeated Republican Chapman, winning 59.05% of the vote.
- 1996; Pickett defeated Republican John F. Tate, winning 57.72% of the vote.
- 1998; Pickett was unopposed for re-election in 1998.
Death
Pickett died on October 27, 2010, after several years of ill health.[1]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Owen B. Pickett | 54,491 | 49.46% | |||
Republican | A. Joe Canada Jr. | 46,137 | 41.88% | |||
Independent
|
Stephen P. Shao | 9,492 | 8.62% | |||
Write-in | 49 | 0.04% | ||||
Total votes | 110,169 | 100% | ||||
Democratic gain from Republican |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Owen B. Pickett (Incumbent) | 106,666 | 60.53% | |
Republican | Jerry R. Curry | 62,564 | 35.51% | |
Independent
|
Stephen P. Shao | 4,255 | 2.41% | |
Independent
|
Robert A. Smith | 2,691 | 1.53% | |
Write-in | 32 | 0.02% | ||
Total votes | 176,208 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Owen B. Pickett (Incumbent) | 55,179 | 74.95% | |
Independent
|
Harry G. Broskie | 15,915 | 21.62% | |
Write-in | 2,524 | 3.43% | ||
Total votes | 73,618 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Owen B. Pickett (Incumbent) | 99,253 | 56.03% | |
Republican | J. L. Chapman IV | 77,797 | 43.92% | |
Write-in | 83 | 0.05% | ||
Total votes | 177,133 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Owen B. Pickett (Incumbent) | 81,372 | 59.05% | |
Republican | J. L. Chapman IV | 56,375 | 40.91% | |
Write-in | 55 | 0.04% | ||
Total votes | 137,802 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Owen B. Pickett (Incumbent) | 106,215 | 64.77% | |
Republican | John F. Tate | 57,586 | 35.11% | |
Write-in | 195 | 0.12% | ||
Total votes | 163,996 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Owen B. Pickett (Incumbent) | 67,975 | 94.29% | |
Write-in | 4,116 | 5.71% | ||
Total votes | 72,091 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- ^ a b "Former Va congressman Owen Pickett dies at 80". WTKR. October 28, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Barone, Michael; Ujifusa, Grant (1987). The Almanac of American Politics 1988. p. 1227.
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External links
- United States Congress. "Owen B. Pickett (id: P000326)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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