Historical Profile
John Thornton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Thornton
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
John Thornton (died 1917) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate from December 1910 to March 1915, during the 61st–63rd Congresses. Thornton served as a Democrat. Thornton died on December 28, 1917.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Randolph Thornton
- Died: December 28, 1917
- Term Started: December 7, 1910
- Term Ended: March 3, 1915
Service History
- Dec 7, 1910 – Mar 3, 1915 61st–63rd Congresses Democrat Louisiana
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 Louisiana
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Thornton's service:
- Murphy Foster (LA) 1910–1913
- Joseph Ransdell (LA) 1913–1915