Historical Profile
William Borah is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
William Borah
Former U.S. Senator for Idaho
Biography
William Borah (died 1940) was an American politician who represented Idaho in the United States Senate from March 1907 to January 1940, during the 60th–76th Congresses. Borah served as a Republican. Borah died in office on January 19, 1940.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Edgar Borah
- Died: January 19, 1940
- Term Started: March 4, 1907
- Term Ended: January 19, 1940
Service History
- Mar 4, 1907 – Jan 19, 1940 60th–76th Congresses Republican Idaho
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 Idaho
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Borah's service:
- Weldon Heyburn (ID) 1907–1912
- Kirtland Perky (ID) 1912–1913
- James Brady (ID) 1913–1918
- John Nugent (ID) 1918–1921
- Frank Gooding (ID) 1921–1928
- John Thomas (ID) 1928–1933
- James Pope (ID) 1933–1939
- David Clark (ID) 1939–1940