What party did Zachariah Chandler belong to?

Zachariah Chandler was a member of the Republican party and represented the state of Michigan in the U.S. Senate.

When did Zachariah Chandler serve in the U.S. Senate?

Zachariah Chandler served in the U.S. Senate from March 4, 1857 to November 1, 1879, representing Michigan.

When did Zachariah Chandler die?

Zachariah Chandler died on November 1, 1879.

Historical Profile

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

Republican Inactive

Zachariah Chandler

Former U.S. Senator for Michigan

Biography

Zachariah Chandler (died 1879) was an American politician who represented Michigan in the United States Senate across 2 separate periods of service between 1857 and 1879, between the 35th and 46th Congresses. Chandler served as a Republican. Chandler died in office on November 1, 1879.

Key Information

Full Name: Zachariah Chandler
Died: November 1, 1879
Term Started: February 22, 1879
Term Ended: November 1, 1879

Service History

Mar 4, 1857 – Mar 3, 1875 35th–43rd Congresses Republican Michigan
Feb 22, 1879 – Nov 1, 1879 45th–46th Congresses Republican Michigan

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 Michigan

Served With

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

Charles Stuart (MI) 1857–1859
Kinsley Bingham (MI) 1859–1861
Jacob Howard (MI) 1862–1871
Thomas Ferry (MI) 1871–1875, 1879