Historical Profile
Dennis Chavez is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Dennis Chavez
Former U.S. Senator for New Mexico
Biography
Dennis Chavez (died 1962) was an American politician who represented New Mexico in the United States Senate from May 1935 to November 1962, during the 74th–87th Congresses. Chavez served as a Democrat. Chavez died in office on November 18, 1962.
Key Information
- Full Name: Dennis Chavez
- Died: November 18, 1962
- Term Started: January 7, 1959
- Term Ended: November 18, 1962
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- May 11, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Democrat New Mexico
- Jan 3, 1941 – Jan 3, 1947 77th–79th Congresses Democrat New Mexico
- Jan 3, 1947 – Jan 3, 1953 80th–82nd Congresses Democrat New Mexico
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 7, 1959 83rd–86th Congresses Democrat New Mexico
- Jan 7, 1959 – Nov 18, 1962 86th–87th Congresses Democrat New Mexico
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 New Mexico
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Chavez's service:
- Carl Hatch (NM) 1935–1949
- Clinton Anderson (NM) 1949–1962