What party did Edward Brooke, III belong to?

Edward Brooke, III was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate.

When did Edward Brooke, III serve in the U.S. Senate?

Edward Brooke, III served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1979, representing Massachusetts.

When did Edward Brooke, III die?

Edward Brooke, III died on January 3, 2015.

Historical Profile

Edward Brooke, III is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Edward Brooke, III

Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts

Biography

Edward Brooke, III (died 2015) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from January 1967 to January 1979, during the 90th–95th Congresses. Brooke served as a Republican. Brooke died on January 3, 2015.

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Key Information

Full Name: Edward William Brooke, III
Died: January 3, 2015
Term Started: January 3, 1967
Term Ended: January 3, 1979

Service History

Jan 3, 1967 – Jan 3, 1979 90th–95th Congresses Republican Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

Served With

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

Ted Kennedy (MA) 1967–1979