Historical Profile
Barry Goldwater is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Barry Goldwater
Former U.S. Senator for Arizona
Biography
Barry Goldwater (died 1998) was an American politician who represented Arizona in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1953 and 1987, between the 83rd and 99th Congresses. Goldwater served as a Republican. Goldwater died on May 29, 1998.
Key Information
- Full Name: Barry Morris Goldwater
- Died: May 29, 1998
- Term Started: January 3, 1969
- Term Ended: January 3, 1987
Service History
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 3, 1965 83rd–88th Congresses Republican Arizona
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 3, 1987 91st–99th Congresses Republican Arizona
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 Arizona
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Goldwater's service:
- Carl Hayden (AZ) 1953–1965
- Paul Fannin (AZ) 1969–1977
- Dennis DeConcini (AZ) 1977–1987