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
Member of the California State Senate from the 40th district
In office
January 5, 1959 – January 7, 1963
Preceded byFred H. Kraft
Succeeded byJack Schrade
Personal details
Born(1921-04-30)April 30, 1921
San Diego, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 8, 2015(2015-07-08) (aged 94)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Lucia Fisher
(m. 1942⁠–⁠1970)

Phyllis Fisher
(m. 1973⁠–⁠1983)
Children3
Alma materSan Diego State University
Alliant International University
OccupationJudge

Life and career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Hugo Fisher". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Hugo Fisher Obituary (1921-2015)". The San Diego Union-Tribune. August 16, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  3. ^ "Finding Aid for the Hugo Fisher Papers, 1958-1962". Online Archive of California. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  4. ^ "(untitled brief)". Times-Advocate. Escondido, California. November 8, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.