Historical Profile
George McGovern is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
George McGovern
Former U.S. Senator for South Dakota
Biography
George McGovern (died 2012) was an American politician who represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from January 1963 to January 1981, during the 88th–96th Congresses. McGovern served as a Democrat. McGovern died on October 21, 2012.
Key Information
- Full Name: George Stanley McGovern
- Died: October 21, 2012
- Term Started: January 14, 1975
- Term Ended: January 3, 1981
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat South Dakota
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Democrat South Dakota
- Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 3, 1981 94th–96th Congresses Democrat South Dakota
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 South Dakota
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during McGovern's service:
- Karl Mundt (SD) 1963–1973
- James Abourezk (SD) 1973–1979
- Larry Pressler (SD) 1979–1981