What party did John Kern belong to?

John Kern was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

When did John Kern serve in the U.S. Senate?

John Kern served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1911 to March 3, 1917, representing Indiana.

When did John Kern die?

John Kern died on August 17, 1917.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

John Kern

Former U.S. Senator for Indiana

Biography

John Kern (died 1917) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from March 1911 to March 1917, during the 62nd–64th Congresses. Kern served as a Democrat. Kern died on August 17, 1917.

Key Information

Full Name: John Worth Kern
Died: August 17, 1917
Term Started: March 4, 1911
Term Ended: March 3, 1917

Service History

Mar 4, 1911 – Mar 3, 1917 62nd–64th Congresses Democrat Indiana

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 Indiana

Todd Young

Republican
Jim Banks

Republican

Served With

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

Benjamin Shively (IN) 1911–1916
Thomas Taggart (IN) 1916
James Watson (IN) 1916–1917