What party did Paul Tsongas belong to?

Paul Tsongas was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate.

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

Paul Tsongas served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1979 to January 2, 1985, representing Massachusetts.

When did Paul Tsongas die?

Paul Tsongas died on January 18, 1997.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Paul Tsongas

Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts

Biography

Paul Tsongas (died 1997) was an American politician who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from January 1979 to January 1985, during the 96th–98th Congresses. Tsongas served as a Democrat. Tsongas died on January 18, 1997.

Key Information

Full Name: Paul Efthemios Tsongas
Died: January 18, 1997
Term Started: January 3, 1979
Term Ended: January 2, 1985

Service History

Jan 3, 1979 – Jan 2, 1985 96th–98th Congresses Democrat Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

Ed Markey

Democrat
Elizabeth Warren

Democrat

Served With

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

Ted Kennedy (MA) 1979–1985