What party did John Thomas belong to?

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

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

John Thomas served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1927 to January 3, 1951, representing Oklahoma.

When did John Thomas die?

John Thomas died on September 19, 1965.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

John Thomas

Former U.S. Senator for Oklahoma

Biography

John Thomas (died 1965) was an American politician who represented Oklahoma in the United States Senate from March 1927 to January 1951, during the 70th–81st Congresses. Thomas served as a Democrat. Thomas died on September 19, 1965.

Key Information

Full Name: John William Elmer Thomas
Died: September 19, 1965
Term Started: March 4, 1927
Term Ended: January 3, 1951

Service History

Mar 4, 1927 – Jan 3, 1951 70th–81st Congresses Democrat Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma

Served With

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

William Pine (OK) 1927–1931
Thomas Gore (OK) 1931–1937
Joshua Lee (OK) 1937–1943
Edward Moore (OK) 1943–1949
Robert Kerr (OK) 1949–1951