Historical Profile
Allen Ellender is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Allen Ellender
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
Allen Ellender (died 1972) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate from January 1937 to July 1972, during the 75th–92nd Congresses. Ellender served as a Democrat. Ellender died in office on July 27, 1972.
Key Information
- Full Name: Allen Joseph Ellender
- Died: July 27, 1972
- Term Started: January 10, 1967
- Term Ended: July 27, 1972
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 6, 1943 – Jan 3, 1949 78th–80th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 10, 1967 87th–90th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Jan 10, 1967 – Jul 27, 1972 90th–92nd Congresses Democrat Louisiana
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 Louisiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Ellender's service:
- John Overton (LA) 1937–1948
- William Feazel (LA) 1948
- Russell Long (LA) 1948–1972