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Portrait of Josiah Bailey
Democrat Inactive

Josiah Bailey

Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina

Biography

Josiah Bailey (died 1946) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate across 3 separate periods of service between 1931 and 1946, between the 72nd and 79th Congresses. Bailey served as a Democrat. Bailey died in office on December 15, 1946.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Josiah William Bailey
  • Died: December 15, 1946
  • Term Started: January 6, 1943
  • Term Ended: December 15, 1946
  • Senate Class: Class II

Service History

  • Dec 7, 1931 – Jan 5, 1937 72nd–75th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
  • Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
  • Jan 6, 1943 – Dec 15, 1946 78th–79th Congresses Democrat North Carolina

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 North Carolina

Served With

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