Norman Sisisky
Norman Sisisky | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 2001 (aged 73) Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, politician |
| Years active | 1973–2001 |
| Known for | U.S. Representative for Virginia's 4th congressional district (1983–2001), founding participant in the Blue Dog Coalition |
Norman Sisisky (June 9, 1927 – March 29, 2001) was an American entrepreneur and Democratic lawmaker who served Virginia's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until his passing in 2001. As a founding participant in the Blue Dog Coalition, he ranked among the most conservative Democrats in the federal legislature.
Biography
Sisisky was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Richmond, Virginia. After completing high school, he spent two years serving in the U.S. Navy. In 1946, he began studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he obtained a business degree by 1949. He established an independent bottling enterprise based in Petersburg, Virginia, which eventually became part of Pepsi's operations within Virginia.
Virginia state legislature
In 1973, Sisisky secured election to the Virginia House of Delegates, where he served for five consecutive terms.
Congress
Sisisky won a congressional seat in 1982 by defeating the five-term Republican incumbent Robert Daniel. Recognized for his commitment to fiscal responsibility, he was a key figure within the Blue Dog coalition and held a position on the Intelligence Committee, working closely with the CIA.
Personal life and death
Together with his wife Rhoda, Sisisky raised four sons. He succumbed to lung cancer at his residence in Petersburg, Virginia on March 29, 2001, aged 73. Following his death, a special election held on June 19, 2001 resulted in Republican State Senator Randy Forbes prevailing over Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas to fill the remainder of Sisisky's term.
Electoral history
- 1982: Won U.S. House seat with 54.38%, defeating Republican Robert Daniel.
- 1984: Re-elected without opposition.
- 1986: Re-elected without opposition.
- 1988: Re-elected without opposition.
- 1990: Secured re-election with 78.55%, overcoming Independent candidates Don L. Reynolds and Loretta F. Chandler.
- 1992: Re-elected with 68.37%, defeating Republican Anthony J. Zevgolis.
- 1994: Won re-election with 61.61%, besting Republican A. George Sweet, III.
- 1996: Re-elected with 78.61%, again defeating Republican Zevgolis.
- 1998: Re-elected unopposed.
- 2000: 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