What party did Frank Church belong to?

Frank Church was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Idaho in the U.S. Senate.

When did Frank Church serve in the U.S. Senate?

Frank Church served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1957 to January 3, 1981, representing Idaho.

When did Frank Church die?

Frank Church died on April 7, 1984.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Frank Church

Former U.S. Senator for Idaho

Biography

Frank Church (died 1984) was an American politician who represented Idaho in the United States Senate from January 1957 to January 1981, during the 85th–96th Congresses. Church served as a Democrat. Church died on April 7, 1984.

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Key Information

Full Name: Frank Forrester Church
Died: April 7, 1984
Term Started: January 14, 1975
Term Ended: January 3, 1981
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat Idaho
Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Idaho
Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Democrat Idaho
Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 3, 1981 94th–96th Congresses Democrat Idaho

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 Idaho

Served With

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

Henry Dworshak (ID) 1957–1962
Len Jordan (ID) 1962–1973
James McClure (ID) 1973–1981