Historical Profile
Lee Overman is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Lee Overman
Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina
Biography
Lee Overman (died 1930) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from November 1903 to December 1930, during the 58th–71st Congresses. Overman served as a Democrat. Overman died in office on December 12, 1930.
Key Information
- Full Name: Lee Slater Overman
- Died: December 12, 1930
- Term Started: December 5, 1927
- Term Ended: December 12, 1930
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Nov 9, 1903 – Mar 15, 1909 58th–61st Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Mar 15, 1909 – Dec 6, 1915 61st–64th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Dec 6, 1915 – Apr 11, 1921 64th–67th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Apr 11, 1921 – Dec 5, 1927 67th–70th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Dec 5, 1927 – Dec 12, 1930 70th–71st 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 Overman's service:
- Furnifold Simmons (NC) 1903–1930