Historical Profile
Earle Clements is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Earle Clements
Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky
Biography
Earle Clements (died 1985) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1950 and 1957, between the 81st and 84th Congresses. Clements served as a Democrat. Clements died on March 12, 1985.
Key Information
- Full Name: Earle C. Clements
- Died: March 12, 1985
- Term Started: January 3, 1951
- Term Ended: January 3, 1957
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Nov 27, 1950 – Jan 3, 1951 81st Congress Democrat Kentucky
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Democrat Kentucky
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 Kentucky
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Clements's service:
- Alben Barkley (KY) 1950–1956
- Virgil Chapman (KY) 1950–1951
- John Cooper (KY) 1950–1957
- Thomas Underwood (KY) 1951–1952
- Robert Humphreys (KY) 1956