Historical Profile
Norris Cotton is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Norris Cotton
Former U.S. Senator for New Hampshire
Biography
Norris Cotton (died 1989) was an American politician who represented New Hampshire in the United States Senate from November 1954 to September 1975, during the 83rd–94th Congresses. Cotton served as a Republican. Cotton died on February 24, 1989.
Key Information
- Full Name: Norris H. Cotton
- Died: February 24, 1989
- Term Started: August 8, 1975
- Term Ended: September 18, 1975
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Nov 8, 1954 – Jan 3, 1957 83rd–84th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Jan 3, 1969 – Aug 8, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
- Aug 8, 1975 – Sep 18, 1975 94th Congress Republican New Hampshire
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 New Hampshire
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Cotton's service:
- Styles Bridges (NH) 1954–1961
- Maurice Murphy, Jr. (NH) 1961–1962
- Thomas McIntyre (NH) 1962–1975
- Louis Wyman (NH) 1974–1975