Historical Profile
Harley Kilgore is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Harley Kilgore
Former U.S. Senator for West Virginia
Biography
Harley Kilgore (died 1956) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate from January 1941 to February 1956, during the 77th–84th Congresses. Kilgore served as a Democrat. Kilgore died in office on February 28, 1956.
Key Information
- Full Name: Harley Martin Kilgore
- Died: February 28, 1956
- Term Started: January 3, 1941
- Term Ended: February 28, 1956
Service History
- Jan 3, 1941 – Feb 28, 1956 77th–84th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
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 West Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Kilgore's service:
- Matthew Neely (WV) 1941, 1949–1956
- Joseph Rosier (WV) 1941–1942
- Hugh Shott (WV) 1942–1943
- William Revercomb (WV) 1943–1949