What party did Margaret Smith belong to?

Margaret Smith was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Maine in the U.S. Senate.

When did Margaret Smith serve in the U.S. Senate?

Margaret Smith served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1973, representing Maine.

When did Margaret Smith die?

Margaret Smith died on May 29, 1995.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Margaret Smith

Former U.S. Senator for Maine

Biography

Margaret Smith (died 1995) was an American politician who represented Maine in the United States Senate from January 1949 to January 1973, during the 81st–92nd Congresses. Smith served as a Republican. Smith died on May 29, 1995.

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Key Information

Full Name: Margaret Chase Smith
Died: May 29, 1995
Term Started: January 10, 1967
Term Ended: January 3, 1973
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Republican Maine
Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Republican Maine
Jan 3, 1961 – Jan 10, 1967 87th–90th Congresses Republican Maine
Jan 10, 1967 – Jan 3, 1973 90th–92nd Congresses Republican Maine

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 Maine

Served With

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

Ralph Brewster (ME) 1949–1953
Frederick Payne (ME) 1953–1959
Edmund Muskie (ME) 1959–1973