Hugo Mark Fisher
American judge and politician
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Hugo Mark Fisher (April 30, 1921 – July 8, 2015) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 40th district of the California State Senate.[1]
Hugo Mark Fisher | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office January 5, 1959 – January 7, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Fred H. Kraft |
| Succeeded by | Jack Schrade |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1921 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 2015 (aged 94) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Lucia Fisher (m. 1942–1970)Phyllis Fisher (m. 1973–1983) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University Alliant International University |
| Occupation | Judge |
Life and career
Fisher was born in San Diego, California. He attended San Diego High School.[2] He also attended San Diego State University and Alliant International University.[3]
In 1958, Fisher was elected to represent the 40th district of the California State Senate.[2][1] He was a campaign manager for John F. Kennedy in 1960.[1] In two years, he was succeeded by Jack Schrade.[4]
In 1966, Fisher was appointed by California Governon Pat Brown to serve as a judge in the superior court in San Diego, California. He served until 1983.[2]
Fisher died in July 2015 in San Diego, California, at the age of 94.[2][1]
