Historical Profile
Key Pittman is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Key Pittman
Former U.S. Senator for Nevada
Biography
Key Pittman (died 1940) was an American politician who represented Nevada in the United States Senate from April 1913 to November 1940, during the 63rd–76th Congresses. Pittman served as a Democrat. Pittman died in office on November 10, 1940.
Key Information
- Full Name: Key Pittman
- Died: November 10, 1940
- Term Started: January 3, 1935
- Term Ended: November 10, 1940
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Apr 7, 1913 – Apr 2, 1917 63rd–65th Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Apr 2, 1917 – Dec 3, 1923 65th–68th Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Dec 3, 1923 – Apr 15, 1929 68th–71st Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Apr 15, 1929 – Jan 3, 1935 71st–73rd Congresses Democrat Nevada
- Jan 3, 1935 – Nov 10, 1940 74th–76th Congresses Democrat Nevada
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 Nevada
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Pittman's service:
- Francis Newlands (NV) 1913–1917
- Charles Henderson (NV) 1918–1921
- Tasker Oddie (NV) 1921–1933
- Pat McCarran (NV) 1933–1940