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Norman Sisisky
Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromVirginia's4th district
In office January 3, 1983 – March 29, 2001
Preceded by	Robert Daniel
Succeeded by	Randy Forbes
Member of theVirginia House of Delegates from the 27th District
In office 1982–1983
Preceded by	Clauder Anderson
Succeeded by	Robert Jones
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 30th District
In office 1974–1982
Preceded by	W. Roy Smith
Succeeded by	Robert Ackerman
Personal details
Born	June 9, 1927 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died	March 29, 2001(2001-03-29) (aged 73) Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rhoda
Children	4
Alma mater	Virginia Commonwealth University
Profession	Businessman
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1945–46

Norman Sisisky (June 9, 1927 – March 29, 2001) was an American businessman and politician who was aDemocratic member of theUnited States House of Representatives fromVirginia from 1983 until his death in 2001, representing the4th district. He was a leader of theBlue Dog Coalition and one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress at the time.

Sisisky was born inBaltimore, Maryland but grew up inRichmond, Virginia. He was Jewish.^[1] Upon graduating from high school, he served a two-year tour of duty in theU.S. Navy.^[2] In 1946, he enteredVirginia Commonwealth University, earning a business degree in 1949.^[2] Sisisky became a successful businessman, founding an independent bottling company inPetersburg that later became a part ofPepsi's Virginia operations.

In 1973, Sisisky was elected to theVirginia House of Delegates, serving for five terms.^[2]

In 1982, Sisisky was elected to Congress, defeating five-term incumbentRepublicanRobert Daniel and serving from 1983 to 2001. A fiscal disciplinarian, he aligned himself with the Democratic Party'sBlue Dog coalition.^[2] He was a leading member of the Intelligence Committee and worked closely with theCIA.

Sisisky and his wife, Rhoda, had four sons.^[2] He died from lung cancer at his home inPetersburg, Virginia, on March 29, 2001, at the age of 73.^[3] A special election was held June 19, 2001 to fill his seat, and RepublicanState SenatorRandy Forbes defeated Democratic State SenatorLouise Lucas for the remainder of Sisisky's term.

• 1982; Sisisky was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 54.38% of the vote, defeating RepublicanRobert Daniel.
• 1984; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
• 1986; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
• 1988; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
• 1990; Sisisky was re-elected with 78.55% of the vote, defeating Independents Don L. Reynolds and Loretta F. Chandler.
• 1992; Sisisky was re-elected with 68.37% of the vote, defeating Republican Anthony J. Zevgolis.
• 1994; Sisisky was re-elected with 61.61% of the vote, defeating Republican A. George Sweet, III.
• 1996; Sisisky was re-elected with 78.61% of the vote, defeating Republican Zevgolis.
• 1998; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.
• 2000; Sisisky was re-elected unopposed.

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