What party did Jesse Helms belong to?

Jesse Helms was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Jesse Helms serve in the U.S. Senate?

Jesse Helms served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1973 to January 3, 2003, representing North Carolina.

When did Jesse Helms die?

Jesse Helms died on July 4, 2008.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Jesse Helms

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Voting & trading data current through July 23, 1996.

Biography

Jesse Helms (died 2008) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from January 1973 to January 2003, during the 93rd–107th Congresses. Helms served as a Republican. Helms died on July 4, 2008.

Key Information

Full Name: Jesse Helms
Died: July 4, 2008
Term Started: January 3, 1973
Term Ended: January 3, 2003

Service History

Jan 3, 1973 – Jan 3, 2003 93rd–107th Congresses Republican North 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 North Carolina

Served With

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

Samuel Ervin, Jr. (NC) 1973–1974
Robert Morgan (NC) 1975–1981
John East (NC) 1981–1986
James Broyhill (NC) 1986
James Sanford (NC) 1986–1993
Lauch Faircloth (NC) 1993–1999
John Edwards (NC) 1999–2003