Historical Profile
Alexander Wiley is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Alexander Wiley
Former U.S. Senator for Wisconsin
Biography
Alexander Wiley (died 1967) was an American politician who represented Wisconsin in the United States Senate from January 1939 to January 1963, during the 76th–87th Congresses. Wiley served as a Republican. Wiley died on May 26, 1967.
Key Information
- Full Name: Alexander Wiley
- Died: May 26, 1967
- Term Started: January 3, 1957
- Term Ended: January 3, 1963
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1939 – Jan 3, 1945 76th–78th Congresses Republican Wisconsin
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Republican Wisconsin
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Republican Wisconsin
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 3, 1963 85th–87th Congresses Republican Wisconsin
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Wisconsin
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Wiley's service:
- Robert La Follette, Jr. (WI) 1939–1947
- Joseph McCarthy (WI) 1947–1957
- William Proxmire (WI) 1957–1963