What party did William Cochran belong to?

William Cochran was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Mississippi in the U.S. Senate.

When did William Cochran serve in the U.S. Senate?

William Cochran served in the U.S. Senate from December 27, 1978 to April 1, 2018, representing Mississippi.

When did William Cochran die?

William Cochran died on May 30, 2019.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

William Cochran

Former U.S. Senator for Mississippi

Voting & trading data current through July 23, 1996.

Biography

William Cochran (died 2019) was an American politician who represented Mississippi in the United States Senate from December 1978 to April 2018, during the 95th–115th Congresses. Cochran served as a Republican. Cochran died on May 30, 2019.

Key Information

Full Name: William Thad Cochran
Died: May 30, 2019
Term Started: December 27, 1978
Term Ended: April 1, 2018

Service History

Dec 27, 1978 – Apr 1, 2018 95th–115th Congresses Republican Mississippi

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 Mississippi

Served With

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

John Stennis (MS) 1978–1989
Chester Lott (MS) 1989–2007