What party did Styles Bridges belong to?

Styles Bridges was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate.

When did Styles Bridges serve in the U.S. Senate?

Styles Bridges served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1937 to November 26, 1961, representing New Hampshire.

When did Styles Bridges die?

Styles Bridges died on November 26, 1961.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Styles Bridges

Former U.S. Senator for New Hampshire

Biography

Styles Bridges (died 1961) was an American politician who represented New Hampshire in the United States Senate across 5 separate periods of service between 1937 and 1961, between the 75th and 87th Congresses. Bridges served as a Republican. Bridges died in office on November 26, 1961.

Key Information

Full Name: Henry Styles Bridges
Died: November 26, 1961
Term Started: January 3, 1961
Term Ended: November 26, 1961
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
Jan 6, 1943 – Jan 3, 1949 78th–80th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 5, 1955 81st–84th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
Jan 5, 1955 – Jan 3, 1961 84th–86th Congresses Republican New Hampshire
Jan 3, 1961 – Nov 26, 1961 87th Congress Republican New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire

Served With

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

Fred Brown (NH) 1937–1939
Charles Tobey (NH) 1939–1953
Robert Upton (NH) 1953–1954
Norris Cotton (NH) 1954–1961