Historical Profile
Charles Townsend is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Charles Townsend
Former U.S. Senator for Michigan
Biography
Charles Townsend (died 1924) was an American politician who represented Michigan in the United States Senate from April 1911 to March 1923, during the 62nd–67th Congresses. Townsend served as a Republican. Townsend died on August 3, 1924.
Key Information
- Full Name: Charles Elroy Townsend
- Died: August 3, 1924
- Term Started: April 2, 1917
- Term Ended: March 3, 1923
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Apr 4, 1911 – Apr 2, 1917 62nd–65th Congresses Republican Michigan
- Apr 2, 1917 – Mar 3, 1923 65th–67th Congresses Republican Michigan
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 Michigan
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Townsend's service:
- William Smith (MI) 1911–1919
- Truman Newberry (MI) 1919–1922
- James Couzens (MI) 1922–1923