Historical Profile
Warren Magnuson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
Warren Magnuson
Former U.S. Senator for Washington
Biography
Warren Magnuson (died 1989) was an American politician who represented Washington in the United States Senate from December 1944 to January 1981, during the 78th–96th Congresses. Magnuson served as a Democrat. Magnuson died on May 20, 1989.
Key Information
- Full Name: Warren Grant Magnuson
- Died: May 20, 1989
- Term Started: January 14, 1975
- Term Ended: January 3, 1981
- Senate Class: Class III
Service History
- Dec 14, 1944 – Jan 3, 1945 78th Congress Democrat Washington
- Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 9, 1963 – Jan 3, 1969 88th–90th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 3, 1969 – Jan 14, 1975 91st–94th Congresses Democrat Washington
- Jan 14, 1975 – Jan 3, 1981 94th–96th Congresses Democrat 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 Magnuson's service:
- Monrad Wallgren (WA) 1944–1945
- Hugh Mitchell (WA) 1945–1946
- Harry Cain (WA) 1946–1953
- Scoop Jackson (WA) 1953–1981