Historical Profile
Francis Newlands is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Francis Newlands
Former U.S. Senator for Nevada
Biography
Francis Newlands (died 1917) was an American politician who represented Nevada in the United States Senate from November 1903 to December 1917, during the 58th–65th Congresses. Newlands served as a Democrat. Newlands died in office on December 24, 1917.
Key Information
- Full Name: Francis Griffith Newlands
- Died: December 24, 1917
- Term Started: December 6, 1915
- Term Ended: December 24, 1917
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Nov 9, 1903 – Mar 15, 1909 58th–61st Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Mar 15, 1909 – Dec 6, 1915 61st–64th Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Dec 6, 1915 – Dec 24, 1917 64th–65th Congresses Democrat Nevada
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 Nevada
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Newlands's service:
- William Stewart (NV) 1903–1905
- George Nixon (NV) 1905–1912
- William Massey (NV) 1912–1913
- Key Pittman (NV) 1913–1917