Historical Profile
Herman Talmadge is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Herman Talmadge
Former U.S. Senator for Georgia
Biography
Herman Talmadge (died 2002) was an American politician who represented Georgia in the United States Senate from January 1957 to January 1981, during the 85th–96th Congresses. Talmadge served as a Democrat. Talmadge died on March 21, 2002.
Key Information
- Full Name: Herman Eugene Talmadge
- Died: March 21, 2002
- Term Started: January 14, 1975
- Term Ended: January 3, 1981
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Democrat Georgia
- Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 3, 1981 94th–96th Congresses Democrat Georgia
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 Georgia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Talmadge's service:
- Richard Russell, Jr. (GA) 1957–1971
- David Gambrell (GA) 1971–1972
- Samuel Nunn (GA) 1972–1981