Historical Profile
Guy Gillette is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Guy Gillette
Former U.S. Senator for Iowa
Biography
Guy Gillette (died 1973) was an American politician who represented Iowa in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1936 and 1955, between the 74th and 83rd Congresses. Gillette served as a Democrat. Gillette died on March 3, 1973.
Key Information
- Full Name: Guy Mark Gillette
- Died: March 3, 1973
- Term Started: January 3, 1949
- Term Ended: January 3, 1955
Service History
- Nov 4, 1936 – Jan 3, 1945 74th–78th Congresses Democrat Iowa
- Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 3, 1955 81st–83rd Congresses Democrat Iowa
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 Iowa
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Gillette's service:
- Lester Dickinson (IA) 1936–1937
- Clyde Herring (IA) 1937–1943
- George Wilson (IA) 1943–1945
- Bourke Hickenlooper (IA) 1949–1955