Historical Profile
Joseph Ransdell is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Joseph Ransdell
Former U.S. Senator for Louisiana
Biography
Joseph Ransdell (died 1954) was an American politician who represented Louisiana in the United States Senate from April 1913 to March 1931, during the 63rd–71st Congresses. Ransdell served as a Democrat. Ransdell died on July 27, 1954.
Key Information
- Full Name: Joseph Eugene Ransdell
- Died: July 27, 1954
- Term Started: December 7, 1925
- Term Ended: March 3, 1931
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- May 19, 1919 – Dec 7, 1925 66th–69th Congresses Democrat Louisiana
- Dec 7, 1925 – Mar 3, 1931 69th–71st 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 Ransdell's service:
- John Thornton (LA) 1913–1915
- Robert Broussard (LA) 1915–1918
- Walter Guion (LA) 1918
- Edward Gay (LA) 1918–1921
- Edwin Broussard (LA) 1921–1931