What party did Gary Hart belong to?

Gary Hart was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Colorado in the U.S. Senate.

When did Gary Hart serve in the U.S. Senate?

Gary Hart served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1987, representing Colorado.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Gary Hart

Former U.S. Senator for Colorado

Biography

Gary Hart was an American politician who represented Colorado in the United States Senate from January 1975 to January 1987, during the 94th–99th Congresses. Hart served as a Democrat.

Key Information

Full Name: Gary Warren Hart
Term Started: January 5, 1981
Term Ended: January 3, 1987
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 5, 1981 94th–97th Congresses Democrat Colorado
Jan 5, 1981 – Jan 3, 1987 97th–99th Congresses Democrat Colorado

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 Colorado

John Hickenlooper

Democrat
Michael Bennet

Democrat

Served With

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

Floyd Haskell (CO) 1975–1979
William Armstrong (CO) 1979–1987