Historical Profile
Gerald Nye is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Gerald Nye
Former U.S. Senator for North Dakota
Biography
Gerald Nye (died 1971) was an American politician who represented North Dakota in the United States Senate from December 1925 to January 1945, during the 69th–78th Congresses. Nye served as a Republican. Nye died on July 17, 1971.
Key Information
- Full Name: Gerald Prentice Nye
- Died: July 17, 1971
- Term Started: January 3, 1939
- Term Ended: January 3, 1945
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 7, 1925 – Dec 5, 1927 69th–70th Congresses Republican North Dakota
- Dec 5, 1927 – Mar 9, 1933 70th–73rd Congresses Republican North Dakota
- Mar 9, 1933 – Jan 3, 1939 73rd–75th Congresses Republican North Dakota
- Jan 3, 1939 – Jan 3, 1945 76th–78th Congresses Republican North 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 North Dakota
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Nye's service:
- Lynn Frazier (ND) 1925–1941
- William Langer (ND) 1941–1945