What party did John Smith belong to?

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

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

John Smith served in the U.S. Senate from March 25, 1908 to March 3, 1921, representing Maryland.

When did John Smith die?

John Smith died on April 19, 1925.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

John Smith

Former U.S. Senator for Maryland

Biography

John Smith (died 1925) was an American politician who represented Maryland in the United States Senate from March 1908 to March 1921, during the 60th–66th Congresses. Smith served as a Democrat. Smith died on April 19, 1925.

Key Information

Full Name: John Walter Smith
Died: April 19, 1925
Term Started: December 6, 1915
Term Ended: March 3, 1921
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Mar 25, 1908 – Mar 4, 1909 60th Congress Democrat Maryland
Mar 4, 1909 – Dec 6, 1915 61st–64th Congresses Democrat Maryland
Dec 6, 1915 – Mar 3, 1921 64th–66th Congresses Democrat Maryland

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 Maryland

Served With

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

Isidor Rayner (MD) 1908–1912
William Jackson (MD) 1912–1914
Blair Lee (MD) 1914–1917
Joseph France (MD) 1917–1921