What party did Edmund Muskie belong to?

Edmund Muskie was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Maine in the U.S. Senate.

When did Edmund Muskie serve in the U.S. Senate?

Edmund Muskie served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1959 to May 7, 1980, representing Maine.

When did Edmund Muskie die?

Edmund Muskie died on March 26, 1996.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Edmund Muskie

Former U.S. Senator for Maine

Biography

Edmund Muskie (died 1996) was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate from January 1959 to May 1980, during the 86th–96th Congresses. Muskie served as a Democrat. Muskie died on March 26, 1996.

Key Information

Full Name: Edmund Sixtus Muskie
Died: March 26, 1996
Term Started: January 3, 1959
Term Ended: May 7, 1980

Service History

Jan 3, 1959 – May 7, 1980 86th–96th Congresses Democrat Maine

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 Maine

Susan Collins

Republican
Angus King

Independent

Served With

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

Margaret Smith (ME) 1959–1973
William Hathaway (ME) 1973–1979
William Cohen (ME) 1979–1980