Owen B. Pickett

Owen B. Pickett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2001
Preceded by	G. William Whitehurst
Succeeded by	Edward Schrock
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 81st district
In office January 12, 1983 – December 30, 1986
Preceded by	None (district created)
Succeeded by	Glenn R. Croshaw
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district
In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983
Succeeded by	Nora Anderson Squyres
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 40th district
In office January 12, 1972 – January 13, 1982
Chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia
In office 1980–1982
Personal details
Born	August 31, 1930 Richmond, Virginia
Died	October 27, 2010 (aged 80) Virginia Beach, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Virginia Tech (B.S.) University of Richmond (LL.B.)
Profession	Politician, lawyer
Religion	Baptist

Owen Bradford Pickett (August 31, 1930 – October 27, 2010) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.

Early life

Pickett was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 31, 1930. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1952 and the University of Richmond School of Law in 1955. Pickett was admitted to the Virginia State bar in 1955, and practiced law in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Pickett served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1972 until 1986. During this time, he also served as chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia from 1980 until 1982.^[1]

Congressional career

Pickett was elected to Congress in 1986 and represented Virginia's 2nd congressional district from January 3, 1987 until January 3, 2001. He was not a candidate for reelection to the 107th Congress. The Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House in Norfolk, Virginia was named in his honor in 2001.

Electoral history

• 1986; Pickett defeated Republican A. Joe Canada, Jr. and Independent Stephen P. Shao, winning 49.48% of the vote.
• 1988; Pickett defeated Republican Jerry R. Curry and Independents Stephen P. Shao and Robert A. Smith, winning 60.55% of the vote.
• 1990; Pickett defeated Independent Harry G. Broskie, winning 77.61% of the vote.
• 1992; Pickett defeated Republican J.L. Chapman, winning 56.03% of the vote.
• 1994; Pickett defeated Republican Chapman, winning 59.05% of the vote.
• 1996; Pickett defeated Republican John F. Tate, winning 57.72% of the vote.
• 1998; Pickett was unopposed for re-election in 1998.

Death

Pickett died on October 27, 2010 after several years of ill health.^[1]

References

1. "Former Va congressman Owen Pickett dies at 80". WTKR. October 28, 2010.

External links

• United States Congress. "Owen B. Pickett (id: P000326)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.