Historical Profile
James Thurmond is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
James Thurmond
Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina
Voting & trading data current through October 3, 1996.
Biography
James Thurmond (died 2003) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1954 and 2003, between the 83rd and 107th Congresses. Thurmond served as a Democrat and later as a Republican. Thurmond died on June 26, 2003.
Key Information
- Full Name: James Strom Thurmond
- Died: June 26, 2003
- Term Started: November 7, 1956
- Term Ended: January 3, 2003
Service History
- Dec 24, 1954 – Jan 3, 1955 83rd Congress Democrat South Carolina
- Nov 7, 1956 – Jan 3, 2003 84th–107th Congresses Republican South Carolina
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 South Carolina
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Thurmond's service:
- Olin Johnston (SC) 1954–1955, 1956–1965
- Donald Russell (SC) 1965–1966
- Fritz Hollings (SC) 1966–2003