What party did Chan Gurney belong to?

Chan Gurney was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of South Dakota in the U.S. Senate.

When did Chan Gurney serve in the U.S. Senate?

Chan Gurney served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1939 to January 3, 1951, representing South Dakota.

When did Chan Gurney die?

Chan Gurney died on March 9, 1985.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Chan Gurney

Former U.S. Senator for South Dakota

Biography

Chan Gurney (died 1985) was an American politician who represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from January 1939 to January 1951, during the 76th–81st Congresses. Gurney served as a Republican. Gurney died on March 9, 1985.

Key Information

Full Name: John Chandler Gurney
Died: March 9, 1985
Term Started: January 3, 1939
Term Ended: January 3, 1951

Service History

Jan 3, 1939 – Jan 3, 1951 76th–81st Congresses Republican South Dakota

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 South Dakota

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Gurney's service:

William Bulow (SD) 1939–1943
Harlan Bushfield (SD) 1943–1948
Vera Bushfield (SD) 1948
Karl Mundt (SD) 1948–1951