Ron de Lugo facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 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 by	Melvin H. Evans
Succeeded by	Victor O. Frazer
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	constituency established
Succeeded by	Melvin H. Evans
Personal details
Born	(1930-08-02)August 2, 1930 Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	July 14, 2020(2020-07-14) (aged 89) Florida, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Maria Morales Viera Sheila Paiewonsky
Residence	Saint Croix, V.I.
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1948–1950
Unit	Armed Forces Radio

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.

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. He lost the election.

De Lugo died on July 14, 2020 in Florida at the age of 89.