What party did Richard Lugar belong to?

Richard Lugar was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

When did Richard Lugar serve in the U.S. Senate?

Richard Lugar served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1977 to January 3, 2013, representing Indiana.

When did Richard Lugar die?

Richard Lugar died on April 28, 2019.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Richard Lugar

Former U.S. Senator for Indiana

Voting & trading data current through February 26, 1997.

Biography

Richard Lugar (died 2019) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from January 1977 to January 2013, during the 95th–112th Congresses. Lugar served as a Republican. Lugar died on April 28, 2019.

Key Information

Full Name: Richard Green Lugar
Died: April 28, 2019
Term Started: January 3, 1977
Term Ended: January 3, 2013

Service History

Jan 3, 1977 – Jan 3, 2013 95th–112th Congresses Republican Indiana

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 Indiana

Served With

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

Birch Bayh (IN) 1977–1981
Dan Quayle (IN) 1981–1989
Daniel Coats (IN) 1989–1999, 2011–2013
Evan Bayh (IN) 1999–2011