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Victor Frazer
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the U.S. Virgin Islands' at-large district |
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| In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Ron de Lugo |
| Succeeded by | Donna Christian-Christensen |
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| Born | May 24, 1943 Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1992) Independent Citizens Movement (1992–present) |
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Democratic (caucus) |
| Education | Fisk University (BA) Howard University (JD) |
Victor O. Frazer is a lawyer and former politician from the United States Virgin Islands. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Charlotte Amalie, which is on St. Thomas. He served as the third elected Delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the United States House of Representatives.
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Victor Frazer's Early Life and Education
Victor Frazer grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands. He went to Fisk University for his college degree. After that, he studied law at Howard University Law School.
After finishing law school, he became a lawyer. He was allowed to practice law in several places. These included New York, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
His Career Before Congress
Before becoming a delegate, Victor Frazer held many important jobs. He worked for the Interstate Commerce Commission. This group helped control transportation businesses. He also worked in the Office of the City Attorney in Washington, D.C..
Frazer also spent time at the United States Patent Office. This office helps protect new inventions. He worked in the financial department at the Manufacturer's Hanover Trust Company. Later, he was an assistant and legal advisor to Congressman Mervyn M. Dymally. He also advised a committee that focused on the District of Columbia.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
Victor Frazer was elected as a Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. He ran as an independent candidate. This means he did not belong to one of the main political parties. However, he was supported by the Independent Citizens Movement party.
Even though he was an independent, he worked with the Democrats in Congress. This is called "caucusing" with a party. It means he joined their meetings and often voted with them. He served in Congress from January 3, 1995, to January 3, 1997. He tried to be re-elected in 1996 but was not successful.
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Ron de Lugo |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the United States Virgin Islands 1995–1997 |
Succeeded by Donna Christian-Christensen |
