Norman Sisisky
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Norman Sisisky was a Democratic
member of the United States House of Representatives
from Virginia
from 1983 to 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.
Sisisky was born in Baltimore, Maryland but grew up in Richmond, Virginia
. Upon graduating from high school, he served a four year tour of duty in the U.S. Navy. In 1946, he entered Virginia Commonwealth University
, earning a business degree in 1949. Sisisky became a successful businessman, founding an independent bottling company 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.
In 1982, Sisisky was elected to Congress, defeating five-term incumbent Republican
Robert Daniel
. A fiscal disciplinarian, he aligned himself with the Democratic Party's Blue Dog coalition. He was a leading member of the Intelligence Committee and worked closely with the CIA.
Sisisky died of cancer while in office. A special election was held June 19, 2001 to fill his seat, and Republican State Senator
Randy Forbes
defeated Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas
for the remainder of Sisisky's term; Forbes still holds the seat.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
member of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
from 1983 to 2001, representing the 4th District
Virginia's 4th congressional district
Virginia's fourth congressional district is a United States congressional district in the state of Virginia. It covers all or part of the counties of Amelia, Brunswick, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince George, Southampton, Sussex, and the cities of...
. He was a leader of the Blue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress at the time.
Sisisky was born in Baltimore, Maryland but grew up in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. Upon graduating from high school, he served a four year tour of duty in the U.S. Navy. In 1946, he entered Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public university located in Richmond, Virginia. It comprises two campuses in the Downtown Richmond area, the product of a merger between the Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia in 1968...
, earning a business degree in 1949. Sisisky became a successful businessman, founding an independent bottling company that later became a part of Pepsi
Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
's Virginia operations. In 1973, Sisisky was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
, serving for five terms.
In 1982, Sisisky was elected to Congress, defeating five-term incumbent Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
Robert Daniel
Robert Daniel
Robert Williams Daniel, Jr. is a Virginia farmer, businessman, teacher, and politician who served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican. He was first elected in 1972 and served until 1983. He is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia...
. A fiscal disciplinarian, he aligned himself with the Democratic Party's Blue Dog coalition. He was a leading member of the Intelligence Committee and worked closely with the CIA.
Sisisky died of cancer while in office. A special election was held June 19, 2001 to fill his seat, and Republican State Senator
Senate of Virginia
The Senate of Virginia is the upper house of the Virginia General Assembly. The Senate is composed of 40 Senators representing an equal number of single-member constituent districts. The Senate is presided over by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia...
Randy Forbes
Randy Forbes
James Randy Forbes is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
defeated Democratic State Senator Louise Lucas
Louise Lucas
L. Louise Lucas is a Democratic member of the Senate of Virginia, representing the 18th District since 1992. She was defeated by Republican Randy Forbes in the 2001 special election to replace U.S. Congressman Norman Sisisky, who had died in office. In 2008 two companies which she controls applied...
for the remainder of Sisisky's term; Forbes still holds the seat.
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