Historical Profile
Stephen Douglas is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Stephen Douglas
Former U.S. Senator for Illinois
Biography
Stephen Douglas (died 1861) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from December 1847 to June 1861, during the 30th–37th Congresses. Douglas served as a Democrat. Douglas died in office on June 3, 1861.
Key Information
- Full Name: Stephen Arnold Douglas
- Died: June 3, 1861
- Term Started: December 5, 1859
- Term Ended: June 3, 1861
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 6, 1847 – Dec 5, 1853 30th–33rd Congresses Democrat Illinois
- Dec 5, 1853 – Dec 5, 1859 33rd–36th Congresses Democrat Illinois
- Dec 5, 1859 – Jun 3, 1861 36th–37th Congresses Democrat Illinois
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 Illinois
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Douglas's service:
- Sidney Breese (IL) 1847–1849
- James Shields (IL) 1849–1858
- Lyman Trumbull (IL) 1855–1861