What party did Barry Goldwater belong to?

Barry Goldwater was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Arizona in the U.S. Senate.

When did Barry Goldwater serve in the U.S. Senate?

Barry Goldwater served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1953 to January 3, 1987, representing Arizona.

When did Barry Goldwater die?

Barry Goldwater died on May 29, 1998.

Historical Profile

Barry Goldwater is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

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 from January 1953 to January 1987, during the 83rd–99th Congresses. Goldwater served as a Republican. Goldwater died on May 29, 1998.

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Key Information

Full Name: Barry Morris Goldwater
Died: May 29, 1998
Term Started: January 5, 1981
Term Ended: January 3, 1987
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 7, 1959 83rd–86th Congresses Republican Arizona
Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 3, 1969 86th–90th Congresses Republican Arizona
Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Republican Arizona
Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 5, 1981 94th–97th Congresses Republican Arizona
Jan 5, 1981 – Jan 3, 1987 97th–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) 1953–1969
Paul Fannin (AZ) 1965–1977
Dennis DeConcini (AZ) 1977–1987