Historical Profile
James Eastland is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Eastland
Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi
Biography
James Eastland (died 1986) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1941 and 1978, between the 77th and 95th Congresses. Eastland served as a Democrat. Eastland died on February 19, 1986.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Oliver Eastland
- Died: February 19, 1986
- Term Started: January 3, 1943
- Term Ended: December 27, 1978
Service History
- Jun 30, 1941 – Sep 28, 1941 77th Congress Democrat Mississippi
- Jan 3, 1943 – Dec 27, 1978 78th–95th Congresses Democrat Mississippi
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 Mississippi
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Eastland's service:
- Theodore Bilbo (MS) 1941, 1943–1947
- John Stennis (MS) 1947–1978