What party did Lowell Weicker, Jr. belong to?

Lowell Weicker, Jr. was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Connecticut in the U.S. Senate.

When did Lowell Weicker, Jr. serve in the U.S. Senate?

Lowell Weicker, Jr. served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1971 to January 3, 1989, representing Connecticut.

When did Lowell Weicker, Jr. die?

Lowell Weicker, Jr. died on June 28, 2023.

Historical Profile

Lowell Weicker, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Lowell Weicker, Jr.

Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut

Biography

Lowell Weicker, Jr. (died 2023) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from January 1971 to January 1989, during the 92nd–100th Congresses. Weicker served as a Republican. Weicker died on June 28, 2023.

Key Information

Full Name: Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr.
Died: June 28, 2023
Term Started: January 3, 1983
Term Ended: January 3, 1989
Senate Class: Class I

Service History

Jan 21, 1971 – Jan 4, 1977 92nd–95th Congresses Republican Connecticut
Jan 4, 1977 – Jan 3, 1983 95th–97th Congresses Republican Connecticut
Jan 3, 1983 – Jan 3, 1989 98th–100th Congresses Republican Connecticut

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 Connecticut

Served With

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

Abraham Ribicoff (CT) 1971–1981
Christopher Dodd (CT) 1981–1989