What party did Hannibal Hamlin belong to?

Hannibal Hamlin was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Maine in the U.S. Senate.

When did Hannibal Hamlin serve in the U.S. Senate?

Hannibal Hamlin served in the U.S. Senate from June 8, 1848 to March 3, 1881, representing Maine.

When did Hannibal Hamlin die?

Hannibal Hamlin died on July 4, 1891.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Hannibal Hamlin

Former U.S. Senator for Maine

Biography

Hannibal Hamlin (died 1891) was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1848 and 1881, between the 30th and 46th Congresses. Hamlin served as a Democrat and later as a Republican. Hamlin died on July 4, 1891.

Key Information

Full Name: Hannibal Hamlin
Died: July 4, 1891
Term Started: March 4, 1869
Term Ended: March 3, 1881

Service History

Jun 8, 1848 – Jan 7, 1857 30th–34th Congresses Democrat Maine
Mar 4, 1857 – Jan 17, 1861 35th–36th Congresses Democrat Maine
Mar 4, 1869 – Mar 3, 1881 41st–46th Congresses Republican Maine

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 Maine

Served With

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

James Bradbury (ME) 1853–1857, 1857–1861, 1869–1874
William Fessenden (ME) 1854–1857, 1857–1861, 1869
Eugene Hale (ME) 1857–1861
Lot Morrill (ME) 1869–1876
James Blaine (ME) 1876–1881