Historical Profile
John Holmes is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
John Holmes
Former U.S. Senator for Maine
Biography
John Holmes (died 1843) was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1820 and 1833, between the 16th and 22nd Congresses. Holmes served as a Democratic-Republican and later as an Adams Republican. Holmes died on July 7, 1843.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Holmes
- Died: July 7, 1843
- Term Started: January 15, 1829
- Term Ended: March 3, 1833
Service History
- Jun 13, 1820 – Mar 3, 1827 16th–19th Congresses Democratic-Republican Maine
- Jan 15, 1829 – Mar 3, 1833 20th–22nd Congresses Adams Republican Maine
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 Maine
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Holmes's service:
- John Chandler (ME) 1820–1827, 1829
- Peleg Sprague (ME) 1821–1825