What party did Wendell Ford belong to?

Wendell Ford was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

When did Wendell Ford serve in the U.S. Senate?

Wendell Ford served in the U.S. Senate from December 28, 1974 to January 3, 1999, representing Kentucky.

When did Wendell Ford die?

Wendell Ford died on January 22, 2015.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Wendell Ford

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Voting & trading data current through August 2, 1996.

Biography

Wendell Ford (died 2015) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate from December 1974 to January 1999, during the 93rd–105th Congresses. Ford served as a Democrat. Ford died on January 22, 2015.

Key Information

Full Name: Wendell Hampton Ford
Died: January 22, 2015
Term Started: December 28, 1974
Term Ended: January 3, 1999

Service History

Dec 28, 1974 – Jan 3, 1999 93rd–105th Congresses Democrat Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Served With

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

Walter Huddleston (KY) 1974–1985