What party did Henry Ashurst belong to?

Henry Ashurst was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Arizona in the U.S. Senate.

When did Henry Ashurst serve in the U.S. Senate?

Henry Ashurst served in the U.S. Senate from March 27, 1912 to January 3, 1941, representing Arizona.

When did Henry Ashurst die?

Henry Ashurst died on May 31, 1962.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Henry Ashurst

Former U.S. Senator for Arizona

Biography

Henry Ashurst (died 1962) was an American politician who represented Arizona in the United States Senate from March 1912 to January 1941, during the 62nd–76th Congresses. Ashurst served as a Democrat. Ashurst died on May 31, 1962.

Key Information

Full Name: Henry Foutain Ashurst
Died: May 31, 1962
Term Started: January 3, 1935
Term Ended: January 3, 1941
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Mar 27, 1912 – Apr 2, 1917 62nd–65th Congresses Democrat Arizona
Apr 2, 1917 – Dec 3, 1923 65th–68th Congresses Democrat Arizona
Dec 3, 1923 – Apr 15, 1929 68th–71st Congresses Democrat Arizona
Apr 15, 1929 – Jan 3, 1935 71st–73rd Congresses Democrat Arizona
Jan 3, 1935 – Jan 3, 1941 74th–76th Congresses Democrat Arizona

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 Arizona

Served With

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

Marcus Smith (AZ) 1912–1921
Ralph Cameron (AZ) 1921–1927
Carl Hayden (AZ) 1927–1941