What party did Slade Gorton, III belong to?

Slade Gorton, III was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Washington in the U.S. Senate.

When did Slade Gorton, III serve in the U.S. Senate?

Slade Gorton, III served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1981 to January 3, 2001, representing Washington.

When did Slade Gorton, III die?

Slade Gorton, III died on August 19, 2020.

Historical Profile

Slade Gorton, III is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Republican Inactive

Slade Gorton, III

Former U.S. Senator for Washington

Voting & trading data current through October 3, 1996.

Biography

Slade Gorton, III (died 2020) was an American politician who represented Washington in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1981 and 2001, between the 97th and 106th Congresses. Gorton served as a Republican. Gorton died on August 19, 2020.

Key Information

Full Name: Thomas Slade Gorton, III
Died: August 19, 2020
Term Started: January 3, 1989
Term Ended: January 3, 2001

Service History

Jan 3, 1981 – Jan 3, 1987 97th–99th Congresses Republican Washington
Jan 3, 1989 – Jan 3, 2001 101st–106th Congresses Republican Washington

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 Washington

Served With

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

Scoop Jackson (WA) 1981–1983
Daniel Evans (WA) 1983–1987
Brock Adams (WA) 1989–1993