What party did Edward Thye belong to?

Edward Thye was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Minnesota in the U.S. Senate.

When did Edward Thye serve in the U.S. Senate?

Edward Thye served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1947 to January 3, 1959, representing Minnesota.

When did Edward Thye die?

Edward Thye died on August 28, 1969.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Edward Thye

Former U.S. Senator for Minnesota

Biography

Edward Thye (died 1969) was an American politician who represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from January 1947 to January 1959, during the 80th–85th Congresses. Thye served as a Republican. Thye died on August 28, 1969.

Key Information

Full Name: Edward John Thye
Died: August 28, 1969
Term Started: January 3, 1947
Term Ended: January 3, 1959

Service History

Jan 3, 1947 – Jan 3, 1959 80th–85th Congresses Republican Minnesota

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 Minnesota

Tina Smith

Democrat
Amy Klobuchar

Democrat

Served With

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

Joseph Ball (MN) 1947–1949
Hubert Humphrey, Jr. (MN) 1949–1959