Historical Profile
Charles Mathias, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Charles Mathias, Jr.
Former U.S. Senator for Maryland
Biography
Charles Mathias, Jr. (died 2010) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate from January 1969 to January 1987, during the 91st–99th Congresses. Mathias served as a Republican. Mathias died on January 25, 2010.
Key Information
- Full Name: Charles McCurdy Mathias, Jr.
- Died: January 25, 2010
- Term Started: January 5, 1981
- Term Ended: January 3, 1987
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Republican Maryland
- Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 5, 1981 94th–97th Congresses Republican Maryland
- Jan 5, 1981 – Jan 3, 1987 97th–99th Congresses Republican Maryland
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 Maryland
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Mathias's service:
- Joseph Tydings (MD) 1969–1971
- J. Glenn Beall, Jr. (MD) 1971–1977
- Paul Sarbanes (MD) 1977–1987