What party did Jennings Randolph belong to?

Jennings Randolph was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of West Virginia in the U.S. Senate.

When did Jennings Randolph serve in the U.S. Senate?

Jennings Randolph served in the U.S. Senate from November 5, 1958 to January 3, 1985, representing West Virginia.

When did Jennings Randolph die?

Jennings Randolph died on May 8, 1998.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Jennings Randolph

Former U.S. Senator for West Virginia

Biography

Jennings Randolph (died 1998) was an American politician who represented West Virginia in the United States Senate from November 1958 to January 1985, during the 85th–98th Congresses. Randolph served as a Democrat. Randolph died on May 8, 1998.

Key Information

Full Name: Jennings Randolph
Died: May 8, 1998
Term Started: January 15, 1979
Term Ended: January 3, 1985
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Nov 5, 1958 – Jan 3, 1961 85th–86th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 10, 1967 87th–90th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 3, 1973 90th–92nd Congresses Democrat West Virginia
Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 15, 1979 93rd–96th Congresses Democrat West Virginia
Jan 15, 1979 – Jan 3, 1985 96th–98th 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 Randolph's service:

William Revercomb (WV) 1958–1959
Robert Byrd (WV) 1959–1985