What party did Trusten Polk belong to?

Trusten Polk was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Missouri in the U.S. Senate.

When did Trusten Polk serve in the U.S. Senate?

Trusten Polk served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1857 to January 10, 1862, representing Missouri.

When did Trusten Polk die?

Trusten Polk died on April 16, 1876.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Trusten Polk

Former U.S. Senator for Missouri

Biography

Trusten Polk (died 1876) was an American politician who represented Missouri in the United States Senate from March 1857 to January 1862, during the 35th–37th Congresses. Polk served as a Democrat. Polk died on April 16, 1876.

Key Information

Full Name: Trusten Polk
Died: April 16, 1876
Term Started: March 4, 1857
Term Ended: January 10, 1862

Service History

Mar 4, 1857 – Jan 10, 1862 35th–37th Congresses Democrat Missouri

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 Missouri

Eric Schmitt

Republican
Josh Hawley

Republican

Served With

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

James Green (MO) 1857–1861
Waldo Johnson (MO) 1861–1862