Historical Profile
Joseph Ball is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Joseph Ball
Former U.S. Senator for Minnesota
Biography
Joseph Ball (died 1993) was an American politician who represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from October 1940 to January 1949, during the 76th–80th Congresses. Ball served as a Republican. Ball died on December 18, 1993.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Hurst Ball
- Died: December 18, 1993
- Term Started: January 6, 1943
- Term Ended: January 3, 1949
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Oct 14, 1940 – Jan 6, 1943 76th–78th Congresses Republican Minnesota
- Jan 6, 1943 – Jan 3, 1949 78th–80th Congresses Republican Minnesota
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 Minnesota
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Ball's service:
- Henrik Shipstead (MN) 1940–1947
- Arthur Nelson (MN) 1942–1943
- Edward Thye (MN) 1947–1949