Historical Profile
Elbert Thomas is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Elbert Thomas
Former U.S. Senator for Utah
Biography
Elbert Thomas (died 1953) was an American politician who represented Utah in the United States Senate from March 1933 to January 1951, during the 73rd–81st Congresses. Thomas served as a Democrat. Thomas died on February 11, 1953.
Key Information
- Full Name: Elbert Duncan Thomas
- Died: February 11, 1953
- Term Started: January 3, 1945
- Term Ended: January 3, 1951
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Mar 9, 1933 – Jan 3, 1939 73rd–75th Congresses Democrat Utah
- Jan 3, 1939 – Jan 3, 1945 76th–78th Congresses Democrat Utah
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Democrat Utah
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 Utah
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Thomas's service:
- William King (UT) 1933–1941
- Abe Murdock, Jr. (UT) 1941–1947
- Arthur Watkins (UT) 1947–1951