What party did David Pryor belong to?

David Pryor was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Arkansas in the U.S. Senate.

When did David Pryor serve in the U.S. Senate?

David Pryor served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1979 to January 3, 1997, representing Arkansas.

When did David Pryor die?

David Pryor died on April 20, 2024.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

David Pryor

Former U.S. Senator for Arkansas

Voting & trading data current through July 23, 1996.

Biography

David Pryor (died 2024) was an American politician who represented Arkansas in the United States Senate from January 1979 to January 1997, during the 96th–104th Congresses. Pryor served as a Democrat. Pryor died on April 20, 2024.

Key Information

Full Name: David Hampton Pryor
Died: April 20, 2024
Term Started: January 3, 1979
Term Ended: January 3, 1997

Service History

Jan 3, 1979 – Jan 3, 1997 96th–104th Congresses Democrat Arkansas

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 Arkansas

Tom Cotton

Republican
John Boozman

Republican

Served With

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

Dale Bumpers (AR) 1979–1997