What party did Joseph McDonald belong to?

Joseph McDonald was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

When did Joseph McDonald serve in the U.S. Senate?

Joseph McDonald served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1875 to March 3, 1881, representing Indiana.

When did Joseph McDonald die?

Joseph McDonald died on June 21, 1891.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Joseph McDonald

Former U.S. Senator for Indiana

Biography

Joseph McDonald (died 1891) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from March 1875 to March 1881, during the 44th–46th Congresses. McDonald served as a Democrat. McDonald died on June 21, 1891.

Key Information

Full Name: Joseph Ewing McDonald
Died: June 21, 1891
Term Started: March 4, 1875
Term Ended: March 3, 1881

Service History

Mar 4, 1875 – Mar 3, 1881 44th–46th Congresses Democrat Indiana

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 Indiana

Todd Young

Republican
Jim Banks

Republican

Served With

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

Oliver Morton (IN) 1875–1877
Daniel Voorhees (IN) 1877–1881