What party did Paul Wellstone belong to?

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

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

Paul Wellstone served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1991 to October 25, 2002, representing Minnesota.

When did Paul Wellstone die?

Paul Wellstone died on October 25, 2002.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Paul Wellstone

Former U.S. Senator for Minnesota

Voting & trading data current through September 12, 1996.

Biography

Paul Wellstone (died 2002) was an American politician who represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from January 1991 to October 2002, during the 102nd–107th Congresses. Wellstone served as a Democrat. Wellstone died in office on October 25, 2002.

Key Information

Full Name: Paul David Wellstone
Died: October 25, 2002
Term Started: January 3, 1991
Term Ended: October 25, 2002

Service History

Jan 3, 1991 – Oct 25, 2002 102nd–107th Congresses Democrat Minnesota

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 Minnesota

Served With

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

David Durenberger (MN) 1991–1995
Rod Grams (MN) 1995–2001
Mark Dayton (MN) 2001–2002