Historical Profile
John East is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
John East
Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina
Biography
John East (died 1986) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from January 1981 to June 1986, during the 97th–99th Congresses. East served as a Republican. East died in office on June 29, 1986.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Porter East
- Died: June 29, 1986
- Term Started: January 3, 1981
- Term Ended: June 29, 1986
Service History
- Jan 3, 1981 – Jun 29, 1986 97th–99th 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 East's service:
- Jesse Helms (NC) 1981–1986