What party did Rupert Hartke belong to?

Rupert Hartke was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Indiana in the U.S. Senate.

When did Rupert Hartke serve in the U.S. Senate?

Rupert Hartke served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1959 to January 3, 1977, representing Indiana.

When did Rupert Hartke die?

Rupert Hartke died on July 27, 2003.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Rupert Hartke

Former U.S. Senator for Indiana

Biography

Rupert Hartke (died 2003) was an American politician who represented Indiana in the United States Senate from January 1959 to January 1977, during the 86th–94th Congresses. Hartke served as a Democrat. Hartke died on July 27, 2003.

Key Information

Full Name: Rupert Vance Hartke
Died: July 27, 2003
Term Started: January 3, 1959
Term Ended: January 3, 1977

Service History

Jan 3, 1959 – Jan 3, 1977 86th–94th Congresses Democrat 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

Todd Young

Republican
Jim Banks

Republican

Served With

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

Homer Capehart (IN) 1959–1963
Birch Bayh (IN) 1963–1977