Historical Profile
Ernest Gruening is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Ernest Gruening
Former U.S. Senator for Alaska
Biography
Ernest Gruening (died 1974) was an American politician who represented Alaska in the United States Senate from January 1959 to January 1969, during the 86th–90th Congresses. Gruening served as a Democrat. Gruening died on June 26, 1974.
Key Information
- Full Name: Ernest Henry Gruening
- Died: June 26, 1974
- Term Started: January 9, 1963
- Term Ended: January 3, 1969
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 7, 1959 – Jan 9, 1963 86th–88th Congresses Democrat Alaska
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Alaska
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 Alaska
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Gruening's service:
- Bob Bartlett (AK) 1959–1968
- Ted Stevens (AK) 1968–1969