Historical Profile
John Kerry is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Kerry
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts
Voting & trading data current through July 10, 1996.
Biography
John Kerry was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from January 1985 to February 2013, during the 98th–113th Congresses. Kerry served as a Democrat.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Forbes Kerry
- Term Started: January 2, 1985
- Term Ended: February 1, 2013
Service History
- Jan 2, 1985 – Feb 1, 2013 98th–113th Congresses Democrat Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Kerry's service:
- Ted Kennedy (MA) 1985–2009
- Paul Kirk, Jr. (MA) 2009–2010
- Scott Brown (MA) 2010–2013