Historical Profile
Thomas Martin is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Thomas Martin
Former U.S. Senator for Virginia
Biography
Thomas Martin (died 1919) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from December 1895 to November 1919, during the 54th–66th Congresses. Martin served as a Democrat. Martin died in office on November 12, 1919.
Key Information
- Full Name: Thomas Staples Martin
- Died: November 12, 1919
- Term Started: May 19, 1919
- Term Ended: November 12, 1919
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Dec 2, 1895 – Dec 2, 1901 54th–57th Congresses Democrat Virginia
- Dec 2, 1901 – Dec 2, 1907 57th–60th Congresses Democrat Virginia
- Dec 2, 1907 – Apr 7, 1913 60th–63rd Congresses Democrat Virginia
- Apr 7, 1913 – May 19, 1919 63rd–66th Congresses Democrat Virginia
- May 19, 1919 – Nov 12, 1919 66th Congress Democrat Virginia
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 Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Martin's service:
- John Daniel (VA) 1895–1910
- Claude Swanson (VA) 1910–1919