Historical Profile
Karl Mundt is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Karl Mundt
Former U.S. Senator for South Dakota
Biography
Karl Mundt (died 1974) was an American politician who represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from December 1948 to January 1973, during the 80th–92nd Congresses. Mundt served as a Republican. Mundt died on August 16, 1974.
Key Information
- Full Name: Karl Earl Mundt
- Died: August 16, 1974
- Term Started: December 31, 1948
- Term Ended: January 3, 1973
Service History
- Dec 31, 1948 – Jan 3, 1973 80th–92nd Congresses Republican South Dakota
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 South Dakota
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Mundt's service:
- Chan Gurney (SD) 1948–1951
- Francis Case (SD) 1951–1962
- Joseph Bottum (SD) 1962–1963
- George McGovern (SD) 1963–1973