What party did Luke Lea belong to?

Luke Lea was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.

When did Luke Lea serve in the U.S. Senate?

Luke Lea served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1911 to March 3, 1917, representing Tennessee.

When did Luke Lea die?

Luke Lea died on November 18, 1945.

Historical Profile

Luke Lea is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Luke Lea

Former U.S. Senator for Tennessee

Biography

Luke Lea (died 1945) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States Senate from March 1911 to March 1917, during the 62nd–64th Congresses. Lea served as a Democrat. Lea died on November 18, 1945.

Key Information

Full Name: Luke Lea
Died: November 18, 1945
Term Started: March 4, 1911
Term Ended: March 3, 1917

Service History

Mar 4, 1911 – Mar 3, 1917 62nd–64th Congresses Democrat Tennessee

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 Tennessee

Bill Hagerty

Republican
Marsha Blackburn

Republican

Served With

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

Robert Taylor (TN) 1911–1912
Newell Sanders (TN) 1912–1913
William Webb (TN) 1913
John Shields (TN) 1913–1917