What party did Paul Laxalt belong to?

Paul Laxalt was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Nevada in the U.S. Senate.

When did Paul Laxalt serve in the U.S. Senate?

Paul Laxalt served in the U.S. Senate from December 18, 1974 to January 3, 1987, representing Nevada.

When did Paul Laxalt die?

Paul Laxalt died on August 6, 2018.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Paul Laxalt

Former U.S. Senator for Nevada

Biography

Paul Laxalt (died 2018) was an American politician who represented Nevada in the United States Senate from December 1974 to January 1987, during the 93rd–99th Congresses. Laxalt served as a Republican. Laxalt died on August 6, 2018.

Key Information

Full Name: Paul Dominque Laxalt
Died: August 6, 2018
Term Started: January 5, 1981
Term Ended: January 3, 1987
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Dec 18, 1974 – Jan 14, 1975 93rd–94th Congresses Republican Nevada
Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 5, 1981 94th–97th Congresses Republican Nevada
Jan 5, 1981 – Jan 3, 1987 97th–99th Congresses Republican Nevada

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 Nevada

Served With

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

Howard Cannon (NV) 1974–1983
Chic Hecht (NV) 1983–1987