Historical Profile
Samuel Ervin, Jr. is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Samuel Ervin, Jr.
Former U.S. Senator for North Carolina
Biography
Samuel Ervin, Jr. (died 1985) was an American politician who represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from June 1954 to January 1975, during the 83rd–93rd Congresses. Ervin served as a Democrat. Ervin died on April 23, 1985.
Key Information
- Full Name: Samuel James Ervin, Jr.
- Died: April 23, 1985
- Term Started: January 3, 1969
- Term Ended: January 3, 1975
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Jun 5, 1954 – Jan 3, 1957 83rd–84th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat North Carolina
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 3, 1975 91st–93rd Congresses Democrat North Carolina
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 North Carolina
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Ervin's service:
- Alton Lennon (NC) 1954
- William Scott (NC) 1954–1958
- Benjamin Jordan (NC) 1958–1973
- Jesse Helms (NC) 1973–1975