What party did Jesse Speight belong to?

Jesse Speight was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Mississippi in the U.S. Senate.

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

Jesse Speight served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1845 to May 1, 1847, representing Mississippi.

When did Jesse Speight die?

Jesse Speight died on May 1, 1847.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Jesse Speight

Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi

Biography

Jesse Speight (died 1847) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate from March 1845 to May 1847, during the 29th–30th Congresses. Speight served as a Democrat. Speight died in office on May 1, 1847.

Key Information

Full Name: Jesse Speight
Died: May 1, 1847
Term Started: March 4, 1845
Term Ended: May 1, 1847

Service History

Mar 4, 1845 – May 1, 1847 29th–30th 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

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican
Roger Wicker

Republican

Served With

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

Robert Walker (MS) 1845
Joseph Chalmers (MS) 1845–1847
Henry Foote (MS) 1847