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Third-party and independent members of the United States Congress are generally rare. Although the Republican Party and Democratic Party have dominated U.S. politics in a two-party system since 1856, some independents and members of other political parties have also been elected to Congress or changed their party affiliation to such during their term in office.


Senators

File:Kyrsten Sinema (cropped).jpg, alt=,
Kyrsten Sinema Kyrsten Lea Sinema (; born July 12, 1976) is an American politician and former social worker serving as the senior United States senator from Arizona since January 2019. A former member of the Democratic Party, Sinema became an independent in ...
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Arizona Arizona ( ; nv, Hoozdo Hahoodzo ; ood, Alĭ ṣonak ) is a state in the Southwestern United States. It is the 6th largest and the 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix. Arizona is part of the Fou ...
Elected Elected may refer to: * "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973 * ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008 *The Elected, an American indie rock band See also *Election An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a populatio ...
as a Democrat, switched to Independent in 2022. 2019-present File:Angus King, official portrait, 113th Congress.jpg, alt=,
Angus King Angus Stanley King Jr. (born March 31, 1944) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Maine since 2013. A political independent since 1993, he previously served as the 72nd governor of Maine from 1995 ...
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Maine Maine () is a state in the New England and Northeastern regions of the United States. It borders New Hampshire to the west, the Gulf of Maine to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the northeast and north ...
Elected Elected may refer to: * "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973 * ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008 *The Elected, an American indie rock band See also *Election An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a populatio ...
as an Independent; caucuses with the Democrats 2013–Present File:Joe Lieberman official portrait 2 (cropped 2).jpg, alt=,
Joe Lieberman Joseph Isadore Lieberman (; born February 24, 1942) is an American politician, lobbyist, and attorney who served as a United States Senate, United States senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. A former member of the Democratic Party (Uni ...
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Connecticut Connecticut () is the southernmost state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its cap ...
Re-elected on the
Connecticut for Lieberman Connecticut for Lieberman was a Connecticut political party created by twenty-five supporters of Senator Joe Lieberman. The party was created to enable Lieberman to run for re-election following his defeat in the 2006 Connecticut Democratic prim ...
ticket after losing the 2006 Democratic nomination. 1989–2013 File:Bernie Sanders.jpg, alt=,
Bernie Sanders Bernard Sanders (born September8, 1941) is an American politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. He was the U.S. representative for the state's at-large congressional district from 1991 to 2007 ...
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Vermont Vermont () is a state in the northeast New England region of the United States. Vermont is bordered by the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to ...
Elected Elected may refer to: * "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973 * ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008 *The Elected, an American indie rock band See also *Election An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a populatio ...
as an Independent;
caucuses A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a specific political party or movement. The exact definition varies between different countries and political cultures. The term originated in the United States, where it can refer to a meeting ...
with the Democrats; Democratic Party member from 2015-2016 and 2019-2020 while running for President 2007–Present File:Dean Barkley.jpg, alt=,
Dean Barkley Dean Malcolm Barkley (born August 31, 1950) is an American attorney and politician who briefly served as a United States Senator from Minnesota from 2002 to 2003 as a member of the Independence Party of Minnesota. The founder and chair of the ...
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Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
Appointed for
Independence Party of Minnesota The Independence Party of Minnesota (often abbreviated IPM, MNIP or IP), formerly the Reform Party of Minnesota, is a political party in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was the party of former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura (1999–2003). ...
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Jim Jeffords James Merrill Jeffords (May 11, 1934 – August 18, 2014) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. senator from Vermont. Sworn into the Senate in 1989, he served as a Republican until 2001, when he left the party to become ...
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Vermont Vermont () is a state in the northeast New England region of the United States. Vermont is bordered by the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to ...
Switched from Republican to Independent in 2001 1989–2007 File:Robert C Smith.jpg, alt=, Bob Smith of
New Hampshire New Hampshire is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Gulf of Maine to the east, and the Canadian province of Quebec t ...
Switched from Republican to Independent in 1999 but switched back to Republican in 2000 1990–2003 File:JamesLBuckley.jpg, alt=, James L. Buckley of
New York New York most commonly refers to: * New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York * New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States New York may also refer to: Film and television * '' ...
Elected Elected may refer to: * "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973 * ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008 *The Elected, an American indie rock band See also *Election An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a populatio ...
as a
Conservative Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy that seeks to promote and to preserve traditional institutions, practices, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civilization i ...
, lost re-election as a Republican in 1976 1971–1977 File:Hbyrdjr.jpg, alt=,
Harry F. Byrd Jr. Harry Flood Byrd Jr. (December 20, 1914 – July 30, 2013) was an American orchardist, newspaper publisher and politician. He served in the Senate of Virginia and then represented Virginia in the United States Senate, succeeding his father, Harry ...
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Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
Switched from Democratic to Independent in 1970 1965–1983 File:Wayne Morse.jpg, alt=,
Wayne Morse Wayne Lyman Morse (October 20, 1900 – July 22, 1974) was an American attorney and United States Senator from Oregon. Morse is well known for opposing his party's leadership and for his opposition to the Vietnam War on constitutional grounds. ...
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Oregon Oregon () is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of it ...
Switched from Republican to Independent in 1953, then to Democratic in 1955. 1945–1969 File:John E. Miller.jpg, alt=,
John E. Miller John Elvis Miller (May 15, 1888 – January 30, 1981) was a United States representative and United States Senator from Arkansas and later was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas ...
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Arkansas Arkansas ( ) is a landlocked state in the South Central United States. It is bordered by Missouri to the north, Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas and Oklahoma to the west. Its name is from the Osage ...
Elected as an Independent, served as Democratic 1937–1941 File:ErnestLundeen.jpg, alt=,
Ernest Lundeen Ernest Lundeen (August 4, 1878August 31, 1940) was an American lawyer and politician. Family and education Lundeen was born and raised on his father's homestead in Brooklyn Township of Lincoln County near Beresford in the Dakota Territory. H ...
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Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
Elected Elected may refer to: * "Elected" (song), by Alice Cooper, 1973 * ''Elected'' (EP), by Ayreon, 2008 *The Elected, an American indie rock band See also *Election An election is a formal group decision-making process by which a populatio ...
as Farmer-Labor 1937–1940 File:GeorgeWNorris.jpg, alt=,
George W. Norris George William Norris (July 11, 1861September 2, 1944) was an American politician from the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. He served five terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Republican, from 1903 until 1913 ...
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Nebraska Nebraska () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwe ...
Switched from Republican to Independent in 1936 1913–1943 File:Elmer Austin Benson.jpg, alt=,
Elmer Austin Benson Elmer Austin Benson (September 22, 1895 March 13, 1985) was an American lawyer and politician from Minnesota. In 1935, Benson was appointed to the U.S. Senate following the death of Thomas D. Schall, Thomas Schall. He served as the List of Govern ...
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Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
Elected as Farmer-Labor 1935–1936 File:RMLaFolletteJr.jpg, alt=,
Robert M. La Follette Robert Marion "Fighting Bob" La Follette Sr. (June 14, 1855June 18, 1925), was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Wisconsin in both chambers of Congress and served as the 20th Governor of Wisconsin. A Republican for most of his l ...
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Wisconsin Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake M ...
Switched from Republican to
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1934, then back to Republican in 1946 1925–1947 File:MagnusJohnson.jpg, alt=,
Magnus Johnson Magnus Johnson (September 19, 1871September 13, 1936) was an American farmer and politician. He served in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives from Minnesota as a member of the Farmer–Labor Party. Johnson is the on ...
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Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
Elected as Farmer-Labor 1923–1925 File:Sen. Henrik Shipstead LCCN2016848354 (cropped).jpg, alt=,
Henrik Shipstead Henrik Shipstead (January 8, 1881June 26, 1960) was an American politician. He served in the United States Senate from 1923 to 1947, from the state of Minnesota. He served first as a member of the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party from 1923 to 1941 and ...
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Minnesota Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
Elected as Farmer-Labor, switched to Republican in 1940 1923–1947 File:MilesPoindexter.jpg, alt=,
Miles Poindexter Miles Poindexter (April 22, 1868September 21, 1946) was an American lawyer and politician. As a Republican and briefly a Progressive, he served one term as a United States representative from 1909 to 1911, and two terms as a United States senato ...
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Washington Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered on ...
Switched from Republican to
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1912, switched back to Republican in 1915 1911–1923 File:Joseph M. Dixon.jpg, alt=,
Joseph M. Dixon Joseph Moore Dixon (July 31, 1867May 22, 1934) was an American History of the Republican Party (United States), Republican politician from Montana. He served as a U.S. House of Representatives, Representative, United States Senate, Senator, and th ...
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Montana Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbi ...
Switched from Republican to
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1912 1907–1913 File:Henry Heitfeld (senator).jpg, alt=,
Henry Heitfeld Henry Heitfeld (January 12, 1859October 21, 1938) was an American politician. A Populist, he served as a United States Senator from Idaho. Early life Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Heitfeld attended public and private schools there. He moved ...
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Idaho Idaho ( ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border with the province of British Columbia. It borders the states of Montana and Wyom ...
Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
1897–1903 File:Senator William A. Harris as a Member of the 55th US Congress.jpeg, alt=, William Alexander Harris of
Kansas Kansas () is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka, and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the ...
Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
1897–1903 File:Henry Moore Teller.png, alt=,
Henry Moore Teller Henry Moore Teller (May 23, 1830February 23, 1914) was an American politician from Colorado, serving as a US senator between 1876–1882 and 1885–1909, also serving as Secretary of the Interior between 1882 and 1885. He strongly opposed the Daw ...
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Colorado Colorado (, other variants) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of t ...
Switched from Republican to
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
in 1896, then to Democratic in 1903 1876–1909 File:Freddubois.jpg, alt=,
Fred Dubois Fred Thomas Dubois (May 29, 1851February 14, 1930) was a controversial American politician from Idaho who served two terms in the United States Senate. He was best known for his opposition to the gold standard and his efforts to disenfranchise M ...
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Idaho Idaho ( ) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. To the north, it shares a small portion of the Canada–United States border with the province of British Columbia. It borders the states of Montana and Wyom ...
Switched from Republican to
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
in 1896 1891–1897 File:Frank Jenne Cannon.jpg, alt=,
Frank J. Cannon Frank Jenne Cannon (January 25, 1859July 25, 1933) was the first United States Senator from Utah, who served from 1896 to 1899. Early life Born in Salt Lake City, Cannon was the eldest child of Sarah Jenne Cannon and George Q. Cannon. His fathe ...
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Utah Utah ( , ) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. Utah is a landlocked U.S. state bordered to its east by Colorado, to its northeast by Wyoming, to its north by Idaho, to its south by Arizona, and to it ...
Switched from Republican to
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
in 1896 1896–1899 File:RichardFPettigrew.jpg, alt=,
Richard F. Pettigrew Richard Franklin Pettigrew (July 23, 1848October 5, 1926) was an American lawyer, Surveyor (surveying), surveyor, and land developer. He represented the Dakota Territory in the United States House of Representatives, U.S. Congress and, after the D ...
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South Dakota South Dakota (; Sioux language, Sioux: , ) is a U.S. state in the West North Central states, North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Lakota people, Lakota and Dakota peo ...
Switched from Republican to
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
in 1896 1889–1901 File:Lee Mantle U.S. Senator from Montana (1895) by James Presley Ball (Detail).jpg, alt=,
Lee Mantle Lee Mantle (December 13, 1851November 18, 1934) was an American businessman and politician from Montana. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a United States Senator from 1895 to 1899. Mantle was born in Birmingham, England on ...
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Montana Montana () is a state in the Mountain West division of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbi ...
Switched from Republican to
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
in 1896 1895–1899 File:Senator John P Jones as a Member of the 55th US Congress.jpg, alt=, John P. Jones of
Nevada Nevada ( ; ) is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, Western region of the United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. N ...
Switched from Republican to
Silver Silver is a chemical element with the Symbol (chemistry), symbol Ag (from the Latin ', derived from the Proto-Indo-European wikt:Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-European/h₂erǵ-, ''h₂erǵ'': "shiny" or "white") and atomic number 47. A soft, whi ...
in 1895, then back to Republican in 1901 1873–1903 File:William M. Stewart - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
William Morris Stewart William Morris Stewart (August 9, 1827April 23, 1909) was an American lawyer and politician. In 1964, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Personal Stewart was born in Wayne County ...
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Nevada Nevada ( ; ) is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, Western region of the United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. N ...
Switched from Republican to
Silver Silver is a chemical element with the Symbol (chemistry), symbol Ag (from the Latin ', derived from the Proto-Indo-European wikt:Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-European/h₂erǵ-, ''h₂erǵ'': "shiny" or "white") and atomic number 47. A soft, whi ...
in 1893, then back to Republican in 1901 1887–1905 File:ALLEN, William Vincent.jpg, alt=,
William V. Allen William Vincent Allen (January 28, 1847January 12, 1924) was an American jurist and twice a United States Senate, U.S. Senator from Nebraska. Early life Allen was born in Midway, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Iowa in 1857, where he attend ...
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Nebraska Nebraska () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwe ...
Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
1893–1901 File:James Henderson Kyle.jpg, alt=,
James H. Kyle James Henderson Kyle (February 24, 1854July 1, 1901) was an American politician. One of the most successful members of the Populist Party (United States), Populist Party, he served for 10 years as a member of the United States Senate from South ...
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South Dakota South Dakota (; Sioux language, Sioux: , ) is a U.S. state in the West North Central states, North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Lakota people, Lakota and Dakota peo ...
Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
1891–1901 File:Marion Butler.jpg, alt=,
Marion Butler Marion Butler (May 20, 1863June 3, 1938) was an American politician, farmer, and lawyer. He represented North Carolina in the United States Senate for one term, serving between 1895 and 1901. At the time, he was a leader of the North Carolina P ...
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North Carolina North Carolina () is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. The state is the 28th largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and So ...
Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
1895–1901 File:William A. Peffer.jpg, alt=,
William A. Peffer William Alfred Peffer (September 10, 1831October 6, 1912) was a United States Senator from Kansas, notable for being the first of six Populists (two of whom, more than any other state, were from Kansas) elected to the United States Senate. In the ...
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Kansas Kansas () is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka, and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the ...
Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
1891–1897 File:Harrison H. Riddleberger - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
Harrison H. Riddleberger Harrison Holt Riddleberger (October 4, 1843January 24, 1890) was a Virginia lawyer, newspaper editor and politician from Shenandoah County. A Confederate States Army officer who at various times aligned with the Conservative Party of Virginia ...
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Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
Elected as a Readjuster 1883–1889 File:William Mahone.jpg, alt=,
William Mahone William Mahone (December 1, 1826October 8, 1895) was an American civil engineer, railroad executive, Confederate States Army general, and Virginia politician. As a young man, Mahone was prominent in the building of Virginia's roads and railroa ...
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Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
Elected as a Readjuster 1881–1887 File:DDavis.jpg, alt=, David Davis of
Illinois Illinois ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern United States. Its largest metropolitan areas include the Chicago metropolitan area, and the Metro East section, of Greater St. Louis. Other smaller metropolita ...
Elected as an Independent 1877–1883 File:Newton Booth - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
Newton Booth Newton Booth (December 30, 1825July 14, 1892) was an American entrepreneur and politician. Early life Born to Hannah (née Pitts) of North Carolina and Beebe Booth
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California California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territori ...
Elected as an Anti-Monopolist, served as an Ind. Republican 1875–1881 File:Orris S. Ferry - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
Orris S. Ferry Orris Sanford Ferry (August 15, 1823 – November 21, 1875) was a Republican American lawyer and politician from Connecticut who served in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was also a brigadier general ...
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Connecticut Connecticut () is the southernmost state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Its cap ...
Elected as a Liberal Republican in 1872 1867–1875 File:Morgan C. Hamilton - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
Morgan C. Hamilton Morgan Calvin Hamilton (February 25, 1809 – November 21, 1893) was an American merchant, politician from Alabama and Texas, and brother of Andrew Jackson Hamilton. Both men were unusual as Unionist (United States), Unionists in Texas during th ...
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Texas Texas (, ; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Texas'', ''Tejas'') is a state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles (695,662 km2), and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2 ...
Switched from Republican to Liberal Republican in 1872, switched back to Republican in 1875 1870–1877 File:Charles Sumner 1855 BPL-crop.jpg, alt=,
Charles Sumner Charles Sumner (January 6, 1811March 11, 1874) was an American statesman and United States Senator from Massachusetts. As an academic lawyer and a powerful orator, Sumner was the leader of the anti-slavery forces in the state and a leader of th ...
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Massachusetts Massachusetts (Massachusett language, Massachusett: ''Muhsachuweesut assachusett writing systems, məhswatʃəwiːsət'' English: , ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous U.S. state, state in the New England ...
Elected as Free Soil Democratic in 1851, became a Republican in 1855, then became a Liberal Republican in 1872 1851-1874 File:Senator David T. Patterson.jpg, alt=,
David T. Patterson David Trotter Patterson (February 28, 1818November 3, 1891) was a United States Senator from Tennessee at the beginning of the Reconstruction period. A staunch Union supporter (as were most of his fellow East Tennesseans), he was elected by the ...
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Tennessee Tennessee ( , ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to th ...
Elected as a Unionist in 1866, became a Republican by 1867 1866–1869 File:JSFowler.jpg, alt=,
Joseph S. Fowler Joseph Smith Fowler (August 31, 1820April 1, 1902) was an American attorney and politician. As a resident of Tennessee, he was notable for his support of the Union during the American Civil War. Fowler served as state comptroller during the mili ...
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Tennessee Tennessee ( , ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to th ...
Elected as an
Unconditional Unionist The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preserv ...
in 1866, became a Republican by 1867 1866–1871 File:John A J Creswell Brady-Handy Photograph Collection.tif, alt=,
John Creswell John Andrew Jackson Creswell (November 18, 1828December 23, 1891) was an American politician and abolitionist from Maryland, who served as United States Representative, United States Senator, and as Postmaster General of the United States app ...
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Maryland Maryland ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to ...
Elected as an
Unconditional Unionist The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preserv ...
in 1864 1865–1867 File:BGratzBrown.png, alt=,
Benjamin Gratz Brown Benjamin Gratz Brown (May 28, 1826December 13, 1885) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Senator, the 20th Governor of Missouri, and the Liberal Republican and Democratic Party vice presidential candidate in the presidential election of ...
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Missouri Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
Elected as an
Unconditional Unionist The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preserv ...
in 1863, became a Republican by 1865 1863–1867 File:Peter G. Van Winkle - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
Peter G. Van Winkle Peter Godwin Van Winkle (September 7, 1808April 15, 1872) was an American lawyer, businessman and politician. For many years a leading officer of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, he became one of the founders of West Virginia and a United ...
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West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ...
Elected as a Unionist in 1863, became a Republican by 1867 1863–1869 File:Reverdy Johnson.jpg, alt=,
Reverdy Johnson Reverdy Johnson (May 21, 1796February 10, 1876) was a statesman and jurist from Maryland. He gained fame as a defense attorney, defending notables such as Sandford of the Dred Scott case, Maj. Gen. Fitz John Porter at his court-martial, and Mary S ...
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Maryland Maryland ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to ...
Elected as a Unionist in 1863, switched to Democratic by 1865 1863–1868 File:Lemuel Jackson Bowden.jpg, alt=,
Lemuel J. Bowden Lemuel Jackson Bowden (January 16, 1815January 2, 1864) was an American lawyer and politician from Williamsburg, Virginia. Early life Bowden was born in 1815 in Williamsburg, Virginia, and graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1831-1 ...
of
Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
Elected as a Unionist in 1863 1863–1864 File:Thomas Holliday Hicks - photo portrait standing.jpg, alt=,
Thomas Holliday Hicks Thomas Holliday Hicks (September 2, 1798February 14, 1865) was a politician in the divided border-state of Maryland during the American Civil War. As governor, opposing the Democrats, his views accurately reflected the conflicting local loyalt ...
of
Maryland Maryland ( ) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to ...
Elected as an
Unconditional Unionist The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preserv ...
in 1862 1862–1865 File:RobWilson-Miss.jpg, alt=, Robert Wilson of
Missouri Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
Appointed as an
Unconditional Unionist The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preserv ...
in 1862 1862-1863 File:John B. Henderson - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
John B. Henderson John Brooks Henderson (November 16, 1826April 12, 1913) was a United States senator from Missouri and a co-author of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. For his role in the investigation of the Whiskey Ring, he was cons ...
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Missouri Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee ...
Elected as an
Unconditional Unionist The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preserv ...
in 1862, became a Republican by 1865 1862–1869 File:Hon. Garrett Davis, Ky - NARA - 528757.jpg, alt=,
Garrett Davis Garrett Davis (September 10, 1801 – September 22, 1872) was a U.S. Senator and Representative from Kentucky. Early life Born in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, Garrett Davis was the brother of Amos Davis. After completing preparatory studies, Davis ...
of
Kentucky Kentucky ( , ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States and one of the states of the Upper South. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north; West Virginia and Virginia to ...
Elected as a Unionist in 1861, switched to Democratic by 1867 1861-1872 File:JCarlile.jpg, alt=,
John S. Carlile John Snyder Carlile (December 16, 1817October 24, 1878) was an Americans, American merchant, lawyer, slaveowner and politician, including a United States senator. A strong supporter of the Union (American Civil War), Union cause during the Ameri ...
of
Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
Elected as a Unionist in 1861 File:Waitman T. Willey - Brady-Handy.jpg, alt=,
Waitman T. Willey Waitman Thomas Willey (October 18, 1811May 2, 1900) was an American lawyer and politician from Morgantown, West Virginia. One of the founders of the state of West Virginia during the American Civil War, he served in the United States Senate r ...
of
Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ...
Elected as an
Unconditional Unionist The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preserv ...
in 1861 1861-1863


Representatives

File:Paul Mitchell official congressional photo.jpg,
U.S. Congressman The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the Senate being the upper chamber. Together they ...
(2017–2021) Paul Mitchell of Michigan's 10th – First elected as a Republican, switched to independent in 2020 File:Justin Amash official photo.jpg, U.S. Congressman (2011–2021)
Justin Amash Justin Amash ( ; born April 18, 1980) is an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. representative for from 2011 to 2021. Originally a Republican, Amash joined the Libertarian Party in April 2020, becoming the party's first (and, ...
of Michigan's 3rd – First elected as a Republican, switched to independent in 2019 and then to
Libertarian Libertarianism (from french: libertaire, "libertarian"; from la, libertas, "freedom") is a political philosophy that upholds liberty as a core value. Libertarians seek to maximize autonomy and political freedom, and minimize the state's e ...
in 2020 File:Rep Virgil Goode.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1997–2009)
Virgil Goode Virgil Hamlin Goode Jr. (born October 17, 1946) is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 5th congressional district of Virginia between 1997 and 2009. He was initially a Democrat, but be ...
of Virginia 5th – Switched from Democratic to independent in 2000, then to Republican in 2002 File:Jo Ann Emerson, Official Portrait, 111th Congress.jpg, U.S. Congresswoman (1996–2013)
Jo Ann Emerson Jo Ann Emerson ( née Hermann; born September 16, 1950) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for from 1996 to 2013. The district consists of Southeast and South Central Missouri and includes the Bootheel, the Lead Belt and ...

of Missouri 8th – First elected as a Republican, re-elected as an independent due to state law, then rejoined Republicans in early 1997 File:Bernie Sanders.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1991–2007)
Bernie Sanders Bernard Sanders (born September8, 1941) is an American politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. He was the U.S. representative for the state's at-large congressional district from 1991 to 2007 ...
of Vermont at-large – Elected as an independent File:Wm Carney.png, U.S. Congressman (1979–1987) William Carney of New York 1st – Elected as a
Conservative Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy that seeks to promote and to preserve traditional institutions, practices, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civilization i ...
and later sat with Republicans, switched to Republican in 1985 File:Frazier Reams.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1951–1955)
Frazier Reams Henry Frazier Reams Sr. (January 15, 1897 – September 15, 1971) was an American politician of the United States Democratic Party from Toledo, Ohio. Reams served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio from 1951 to 1955. Life and career Reams was bo ...
of Ohio 9th – Elected as an independent File:Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1949–1955)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. (August 17, 1914 – August 17, 1988) was an American lawyer, politician, and businessman. He served as a United States congressman from New York from 1949 to 1955 and in 1963 was appointed United States Under Secre ...
of New York 20th – Elected as a
Liberal Liberal or liberalism may refer to: Politics * a supporter of liberalism ** Liberalism by country * an adherent of a Liberal Party * Liberalism (international relations) * Sexually liberal feminism * Social liberalism Arts, entertainment and m ...
, re-elected as Democratic
File:Leo Isacson.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1948–1949)
Leo Isacson Leo Leous Isacson (April 20, 1910 – September 21, 1996) was a New York attorney and politician. He was notable for winning a 1948 election to the United States House of Representatives from New York's twenty-fourth district (Bronx) as the candi ...
– Elected from the
American Labor Party The American Labor Party (ALP) was a political party in the United States established in 1936 that was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party of ...
ticket File:HaroldHagen.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1943–1955)
Harold Hagen Harold Christian Hagen (November 10, 1901 – March 19, 1957) was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955. Born in Crookston, Minnesota, he was Lutheran of Norwegi ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1942 File:JohnTBernard.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1937–1939) John Bernard – Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1936 File:DeweyJohnson.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1937–1939) Dewey Johnson – Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1936 File:Franck R. Havenner (California Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1937–1941, 1945–1953)
Franck R. Havenner Franck Roberts Havenner (September 20, 1882 – July 24, 1967) was a six-term United States representative from California's 4th congressional district in the mid-20th century. Biography Havenner was born in Sherwood, Maryland, on Septem ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:Henry Teigan.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1937–1939) Henry Teigan – Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1936 File:ThomasRyumAmlie.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1939)
Thomas Ryum Amlie Thomas Ryum Amlie (April 17, 1897 – August 22, 1973) was a U.S. representative from Wisconsin, elected to Congress as a member of the Republican Party from 1931 to 1933 and again from 1935 to 1939 as a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Pa ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:GeraldJBoileau.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1939)
Gerald J. Boileau Gerald John Boileau (January 15, 1900 – January 30, 1981) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. Born in Woodruff, Wisconsin, Boileau graduated from Minocqua High School and served in the United States Army, in France, during World War I. He ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:Rich T. Buckler (6674236095).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1943)
Rich T. Buckler Richard Thompson Buckler (October 27, 1865 – January 23, 1950) was a Representative from Minnesota. He was born on a farm near Oakland, Coles County, Illinois. He attended the public schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Coles Cou ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1934 File:BernardJGehrmann.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1943)
Bernard J. Gehrmann Bernard John Gehrmann (February 13, 1880 – July 12, 1958) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. Born in Gnesen Gniezno (; german: Gnesen; la, Gnesna) is a city in central-western Poland, about east of Poznań. Its population in 2021 ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1945)
Harry Sauthoff Harry Edward Sauthoff (June 3, 1879 – June 16, 1966) was an American teacher, coach, lawyer and politician from Madison, Wisconsin. The son of a German immigrant, Sauthoff was a 1909 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School. He hel ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:George J. Schneider.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1939)
George J. Schneider George John Schneider (October 30, 1877 – March 12, 1939) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin. Born in the town of Grand Chute, Wisconsin, Schneider moved to Appleton with his parents, and attended the public schools there. He learn ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:MerlinHull.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1944)
Merlin Hull Merlin Gray Hull (December 18, 1870 – May 17, 1953) was a lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin. Born in Farina, Illinois to John and Adelia Hull, Merlin Hull was a graduate of ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:Vito Marcantonio (New York Congressman) 2.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1937, 1939–1945)
Vito Marcantonio Vito is an Italian name that is derived from the Latin word "''vita''", meaning "life". It is a modern form of the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life-giver," as in San Vito or Saint Vitus, the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern I ...
– Elected from the
American Labor Party The American Labor Party (ALP) was a political party in the United States established in 1936 that was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party of ...
ticket in 1938 File:GardnerRWithrow.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1935–1939) Gardner R. Withrow – Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:Henry Martin Arens.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1933–1935) Henry M. Arens – Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1932 File:MagnusJohnson.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1933–1935)
Magnus Johnson Magnus Johnson (September 19, 1871September 13, 1936) was an American farmer and politician. He served in the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives from Minnesota as a member of the Farmer–Labor Party. Johnson is the on ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1932 File:ErnestLundeen.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1933–1937)
Ernest Lundeen Ernest Lundeen (August 4, 1878August 31, 1940) was an American lawyer and politician. Family and education Lundeen was born and raised on his father's homestead in Brooklyn Township of Lincoln County near Beresford in the Dakota Territory. H ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1932 File:FrancisShoemaker.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1933–1935)
Francis Shoemaker Francis Henry Shoemaker (April 25, 1889 – July 24, 1958) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. Early life Shoemaker was born on a farm in Flora Township, Renville County, Minnesota, and was self-educated with his mother’s assistan ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1932 File:Paul John Kvale 1932.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1929–1939)
Paul John Kvale Paul John Kvale (; March 27, 1896 – June 14, 1960) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. Early life Kvale who was born in Orfordville, Wisconsin as the son of Ole J. Kvale. He attended the Orfordville school and the University of Illin ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1928 File:KnudWefald.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1923–1927)
Knud Wefald Knud Magnus Wefald (November 3, 1869 – October 25, 1936), was an American Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota's 9th congressional district from 1923 ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1922 File:OleJKvale.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1923–1929) Ole J. Kvale – Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1922 File:Carss, William L..jpg, U.S. Congressman (1919–1929)
William Leighton Carss William Leighton Carss, (February 15, 1865 – May 31, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota; born in Pella, Marion County, Iowa and subsequently moved with his parents to Des Moines, Iowa, in 1867. There he attended the public sch ...
– Elected as a member of the
Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party The Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party (FL) was a left-wing American political party in Minnesota between 1918 and 1944. Largely dominating Minnesota politics during the Great Depression, it was one of the most successful statewide third party movem ...
in 1918 File:IraCCopley.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1911–1923)
Ira C. Copley Ira Clifton Copley (October 25, 1864 – November 1, 1947) was an American publisher, politician, and utility tycoon. Born in rural Knox County, Illinois, Copley's family moved to Aurora when Copley was 2 so he could be treated for scarlet fever ...
– Switched from a Republican to a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1915 File:JohnAElston.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1915–1921)
John A. Elston John Arthur Elston (February 10, 1874 – December 15, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from California. Born in Woodland, California, Elston attended public schools. He graduated from Hesperian College, Woodland, 1892. He graduated from the Unive ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1915 File:Meyer London.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1915–1923)
Meyer London Meyer London (December 29, 1871 – June 6, 1926) was an American politician from New York City. He represented the Lower East Side of Manhattan and was one of only two members of the Socialist Party of America elected to the United States Congre ...
– Elected as a
Socialist Socialism is a left-wing economic philosophy and movement encompassing a range of economic systems characterized by the dominance of social ownership of the means of production as opposed to private ownership. As a term, it describes the e ...
File:WhitmellPMartin.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1915–1929)
Whitmell P. Martin Whitmell Pugh Martin (August 12, 1867 – April 6, 1929) was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana. Although he later served most of his congressional career as a Democrat, Martin was first elected as a "Bull Moose" Progressive in 1914. He ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
File:SCHALL, THOMAS. HONORABLE LCCN2016862337 (cropped).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1915–1925)
Thomas D. Schall Thomas David Schall (June 4, 1878December 22, 1935) was an American lawyer and politician. He served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate from Minnesota. He was initially elected and then re-elected as ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
, File:CharlesHiramRandall.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1915–1921)
Charles Hiram Randall Charles Hiram Randall (July 23, 1865 – February 18, 1951), known as Charles Randall, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the California State Assembly and the Los Angeles City Council. He was the first council member to face a ...
– Elected as a
Prohibitionist Prohibitionism is a legal philosophy and political theory often used in lobbying which holds that citizens will abstain from actions if the actions are typed as unlawful (i.e. prohibited) and the prohibitions are enforced by law enforcement.C Canty ...
File:Walter M Chandler.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1919)
Walter M. Chandler Walter Marion Chandler (December 8, 1867 – March 16, 1935) was a Progressive and later a Republican U.S. Representative from New York. Biography Born on December 8, 1867 near Yazoo City, Mississippi, Chandler attended public schools, the Uni ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:James W. Bryant (Washington state Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915) James W. Bryan – Elected a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:JacobFalconer.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915)
Jacob Falconer Jacob Alexander Falconer (January 26, 1869 – July 1, 1928) was a one-term congressman from the state of Washington, elected at-large in 1912. Early years Born in Ontario, Canada, Falconer moved with his parents to Saugatuck, Michigan, in 18 ...
– Elected a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:WilliamHHinebaugh.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915) William H. Hinebaugh – Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:HULLINGS, WILLIS J. LCCN2016858467 (2) (cropped).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915) Willis James Hulings – Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915)
William Josiah MacDonald William Josiah MacDonald (November 17, 1873 – March 29, 1946) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. MacDonald was born in Potosi, Wisconsin. He attended the common schools and graduated from the high school at Fairmont, Minnesota ...
– Elected as a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:Milton William Shreve.JPG, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915, 1919–1933)
Milton William Shreve Milton William Shreve (May 3, 1858 – December 23, 1939) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Biography Milton W. Shreve was born in Chapmanville, Pennsylvania. He attended the Edinboro State Normal ...
– Re-elected as an independent Republican in 1920 File:H.W. Temple-RPTS Class of 1887.png, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915)
Henry Wilson Temple Henry Wilson Temple (March 31, 1864 – January 11, 1955) was a Progressive and a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Temple was born in Belle Center, Ohio. He graduated from Geneva College in Beav ...
– Elected a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:Charles M. Thomson.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915) Charles M. Thomson – Elected a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:William D. Stephens LCCN2014715011 (cropped).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1911–1917) William Stephens – Switched parties from a Republican to a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:Roy O. Woodruff.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1915)
Roy O. Woodruff Roy Orchard Woodruff (March 14, 1876 – February 12, 1953) was a politician, soldier, printer, and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan. Woodruff was born of English and Scottish ancestry to Charles Woodruff and Electa A. (Wallace) Woodruff ...
– Elected a
Progressive Progressive may refer to: Politics * Progressivism, a political philosophy in support of social reform ** Progressivism in the United States, the political philosophy in the American context * Progressive realism, an American foreign policy par ...
in 1913 File:William Kent congressman.jpeg, U.S. Congressman (1913–1917) Bill Kent – Elected as an independent File:Victor L. Berger.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1911–1929)
Victor L. Berger Victor Luitpold Berger (February 28, 1860August 7, 1929) was an Austrian–American socialist politician and journalist who was a founding member of the Social Democratic Party of America and its successor, the Socialist Party of America. Born in ...
– Elected as a
Socialist Socialism is a left-wing economic philosophy and movement encompassing a range of economic systems characterized by the dominance of social ownership of the means of production as opposed to private ownership. As a term, it describes the e ...
File:Peter Augustus Porter 1853-1925.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1907–1909)
Peter A. Porter Peter Augustus Porter (October 10, 1853 – December 15, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from New York, and grandson of Peter Buell Porter. Porter was the son of Colonel Peter A. Porter, the Civil War hero who bravely died in the bloody Ba ...
– Elected as an independent Republican File:Caldwell Edwards (Montana Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1901–1903)
Caldwell Edwards Caldwell Edwards (January 8, 1841 – July 23, 1922) was a U.S. Representative from Montana. Born in Sag Harbor, New York, Edwards was educated in the district schools. He worked as a salesman and bookkeeper in dry-goods stores for several ye ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Thomas L. Glenn (Idaho Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1901–1903)
Thomas L. Glenn Thomas Louis Glenn (February 2, 1847 – November 18, 1918) was an attorney and politician from Idaho. Glenn served a single term as a Populist in Congress from 1901 to 1903, representing the state at-large. Biography Glenn was born near ...
– Elected as a
Silver Silver is a chemical element with the Symbol (chemistry), symbol Ag (from the Latin ', derived from the Proto-Indo-European wikt:Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-European/h₂erǵ-, ''h₂erǵ'': "shiny" or "white") and atomic number 47. A soft, whi ...
File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1899–1901) John Wilbur Atwater – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:William Neville (Nebraska Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1899–1903) William Neville – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Edgarwilson.PNG, U.S. Congressman (1899–1901)
Edgar Wilson Edgar Wilson (February 25, 1861 – January 3, 1915) was a United States Representative from Idaho. Born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Wilson graduated from the University of Michigan, and headed west and became an attorney in Boise, Idah ...
– Elected as a
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
File:Charles A. Barlow (California Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
Charles A. Barlow Charles Averill Barlow (March 17, 1858 – October 3, 1927) was an American farmer, businessman and politician. He was most notable for his service as a member of the California State Assembly and a member of the U.S. representative from Califor ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:J.D. Botkin.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
Jeremiah D. Botkin Jeremiah Dunham Botkin (April 24, 1849 – December 29, 1921) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born near Atlanta, Illinois, Botkin attended the country schools. Spent one year at De Pauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He pursued the ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Curtis H. Castle (California Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
Curtis H. Castle Curtis Harvey Castle (October 4, 1848 – July 12, 1928) was a U.S. Representative from California. Biography Castle was born near Galesburg, Illinois on October 4, 1848, and attended the public schools and Knox College. In 1872, he graduated f ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
John Edgar Fowler John Edgar Fowler (September 8, 1866 – July 4, 1930) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of North Carolina in the United States Congress. He was a Populist and attended Wake Forest University Wake Fore ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:William Laury Greene (Nebraska Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
William Laury Greene William Laury Greene (October 3, 1849 – March 11, 1899) was an American Populist Party politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives from Nebraska from 1897 until his death. Early life and career Greene was born in ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:James Gunn (Idaho Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
James Gunn James Francis Gunn Jr. (born August 5, 1966) is an American filmmaker and executive. He began his career as a screenwriter in the mid-1990s, starting at Troma Entertainment with ''Tromeo and Juliet'' (1997). He then began working as a director ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Jones-William-C-1898.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
William Carey Jones William Carey Jones (April 5, 1855 – June 14, 1927) was a U.S. Representative from Washington. Biography Born in Remsen, New York, Jones attended the public schools, the West Salem (Wisconsin) Seminary, and was graduated from the law departm ...
– Elected as a
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
File:John Edward Kelley (South Dakota).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
John Edward Kelley John Edward Kelley (March 27, 1853 – August 5, 1941) was a newspaperman and a politician from South Dakota who served one term in the United States House of Representatives. Biography John E. Kelley was born near Portage, Wisconsin on March 2 ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Freeman Knowles (South Dakota).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
Freeman Knowles Freeman Tulley Knowles (October 10, 1846 – June 1, 1910) was a veteran of the American Civil War, lawyer, journalist and social activist. From 1897 to 1899, he served one term in the United States House of Representatives as a Populist Party (Un ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899) Charles Martin – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Samuel Maxwell (Nebraska Congresman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
Samuel Maxwell Samuel Maxwell (May 20, 1825 – February 11, 1901) was a Populist politician in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Born in Lodi, New York, on May 20, 1825, he moved with his parents to Michigan in 1844. He taught school, farmed, and studied la ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Nelson B. McCormick (Kansas Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
Nelson B. McCormick Nelson B. McCormick (November 20, 1847 – April 10, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, Mccormick attended the common schools. He moved to Marion County, Iowa, in 1867, where he engaged in farming a ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Mason S. Peters.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
Mason S. Peters Mason Summers Peters (September 3, 1844 – February 14, 1914) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Kansas. Early life Marcus Summers Peters was born on September 3, 1844, in Clay County, Missouri near Kearney, ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Edwin R. Ridgely.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1901)
Edwin R. Ridgely Edwin Reed Ridgely (May 9, 1844 – April 23, 1927) was an American businessman, Civil War veteran and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Kansas from 1897 to 1901. Biography Born near Lancaster, Illinois, Ridgely at ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:William L. Stark (Nebraska Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1903)
William Ledyard Stark William Ledyard Stark (July 29, 1853 – November 11, 1922) was an American Populist Party politician. Born in Mystic, Connecticut on July 29, 1853, Stark moved to Wyoming, Illinois, in 1872. He taught school and worked as a clerk at a store ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Roderick Dhu Sutherland (Nebraska Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1901)
Roderick Dhu Sutherland Roderick Dhu Sutherland (April 27, 1862 – October 18, 1915) was an American Populist Party politician. Sutherland was born in Scotch Grove, Iowa, and attended Amity College, in College Springs, Iowa. He taught school and studied law, being ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:William D. Vincent (Kansas Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1897–1899)
William D. Vincent William Davis Vincent (October 11, 1852 – February 28, 1922) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born near Dresden, Tennessee, Vincent moved with his parents to Riley County, Kansas, in 1858 and to Manhattan, Kansas, in 1864. He attended t ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Albert Taylor Goodwyn.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1896–1897)
Albert Taylor Goodwyn Albert Taylor Goodwyn (December 17, 1842 – July 1, 1931) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. Early life and military career Born at Robinson Springs, Alabama, Goodwyn attended Robinson Springs Academy and South Carolina College at Co ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:John Shafroth.gif, U.S. Congressman (1895–1904)
John F. Shafroth John Franklin Shafroth (June 9, 1854February 20, 1922) was an American politician who served as a representative, member of the United States Senate, and Governor of Colorado. Early life Born in Fayette, Missouri, he attended the common schoo ...
– Switched from Republican to
Silver Republican The Silver Republican Party, later known as the Lincoln Republican Party, was a United States political party from 1896 to 1901. It was so named because it split from the Republican Party by supporting free silver (effectively, expansionary moneta ...
in 1897 File:MW Howard(1).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1895–1899) Milford W. Howard – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
in 1894 File:Harry Skinner (1855–1929).png, U.S. Congressman (1895–1899) Harry Skinner – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:WilliamFranklinStrowd.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1895–1899)
William Franklin Strowd William Franklin Strowd (December 7, 1832 – December 12, 1911) was a Populist U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1895 and 1899. Strowd was born near Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1832 and attended local schools. A farmer, he was a ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:John Calhoun Bell.jpeg, U.S. Congressman (1893–1903)
John Calhoun Bell John Calhoun Bell (December 11, 1851 – August 12, 1933) was a U.S. Representative from Colorado. Biography Born near Sewanee, Tennessee, Bell was the son of Harrison and Rachel Laxon Bell. He attended public and private schools in Franklin C ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Marion Cannon (California Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1893–1895)
Marion Cannon Marion Cannon (October 30, 1834 – August 27, 1920) was a United States representative from California. He was born near Morgantown, Virginia (now in West Virginia) where he learned the blacksmith trade as a teenager and left home, carryin ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Lafayette Pence (Colorado Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1893–1895)
Lafe Pence Lafayette (Lafe) Pence (December 23, 1857 – October 22, 1923) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Colorado from 1893 to 1895. Biography Born in Co ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:AlonzoCShuford.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1893–1899)
Alonzo C. Shuford Alonzo Craig Shuford (March 1, 1858 – February 8, 1933) was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from North Carolina. Born on a farm near Newton, North Carolina, Shuford attended the common schools and Newton College. ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Thomas J. Hudson (Kansas Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1893–1895)
Thomas Jefferson Hudson Thomas Jefferson Hudson (October 30, 1839 – January 4, 1923) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born near Jamestown, Indiana, Hudson attended Lebanon (Indiana) Academy and Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana. He moved to Nodaway ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:HaldorBoen.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1893–1895)
Haldor Boen Haldor Erickson Boen (January 1, 1851 – July 20, 1912) was an American congressman from Minnesota. Biography Boen was born in Sør-Aurdal, Valdres, a traditional district in Oppland county, Norway. He immigrated to the United States in ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Senator William A. Harris as a Member of the 55th US Congress.jpeg, U.S. Congressman (1893–1895) Bill Harris – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Rep. William Hewitt Baker.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1891–1897) Bill Baker – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Benjamin H. Clover (Kansas Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1891–1893) Benjamin H. Clover – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:John davis kansas.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1891–1895) John Davis – Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Kittel Halvorson (Minnesota Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1891–1893)
Kittel Halvorson Kittel Halvorson (December 15, 1846 – July 12, 1936) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. Biography Kittel Halvorson was born near Tuddal in Hjartdal, Hjartdal parish, Telemark, Norway. In 1848, he immigrated to the United States with ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:OmerMadisonKem.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1891–1897)
Omer Madison Kem Omer Madison Kem (November 13, 1855 – February 13, 1942) was an American Populist Party politician. Early life Omer Madison Kem was born in Hagerstown, Indiana on November 13, 1855. Career He moved to Custer County, Nebraska in 1882 and ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:William A. McKeighan (Nebraska Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1891–1895)
William A. McKeighan William Arthur McKeighan (January 19, 1842 – December 15, 1895) was an American politician. McKeighan was born in Millville, New Jersey. He moved with his parents to Fulton County, Illinois, in 1848. He enlisted in the 11th Regiment Illin ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:John Grant Otis.png, U.S. Congressman (1891–1893)
John G. Otis John Grant Otis (February 10, 1838 – February 22, 1916) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Biography Born near Danby, Vermont, he was a descendant of the Otis family counted among the Boston Brahmin families. He pursued an academic ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Jerry Simpson (cropped).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1891–1895)
Jerry Simpson Jeremiah Simpson (March 31, 1842 – October 23, 1905), nicknamed "Sockless Jerry" Simpson, was an American politician from the U.S. state of Kansas. An old-style populist, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives three ti ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:Younger Tom Watson.gif, U.S. Congressman (1891–1893)
Thomas E. Watson Thomas Edward Watson (September 5, 1856 – September 26, 1922) was an American politician, attorney, newspaper editor and writer from Georgia. In the 1890s Watson championed poor farmers as a leader of the Populist Party, articulating an a ...
– Elected as a
Populist Populism refers to a range of political stances that emphasize the idea of "the people" and often juxtapose this group against " the elite". It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed ...
File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1889–1891)
Lewis P. Featherstone Lewis Porter Featherstone (July 28, 1851 – March 14, 1922) was a planter and farm activist who served as a Labor Party U.S. Representative from Arkansas. Biography Born in Oxford, Mississippi, Featherstone was the eldest son of Lewis H. and E ...
– Elected as a member of the Labor Party File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1887–1889)
Samuel I. Hopkins Samuel Isaac Hopkins (December 12, 1843 – January 15, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. Biography Born near Owensville, Maryland, Hopkins moved to Anne Arundel County with his parents, who settled near Annapolis. He attended th ...
– Elected as a member of the Labor Party File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1887–1889) John Nichols – Elected as an independent File:HenrySmithLaborPartyCongressmanMilwaukee.png, U.S. Congressman (1887–1889) Henry Smith – Elected as a member of the Labor Party File:Shively, Benjamin Franklin.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1884–1885)
Benjamin F. Shively Benjamin Franklin Shively (March 20, 1857 – March 14, 1916) was an United States of America, American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Representative (1884 to 1885 and 1887 to 1893) and United States Senate, Senator (190 ...
– Elected as an Anti-Monopolist File:James Ronald Chalmers - Brady-Handy.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1883–1885)
James Ronald Chalmers James Ronald Chalmers (January 11, 1831April 9, 1898) was an American politician and senior officer of the Confederate States Army who commanded infantry and cavalry in the Western Theater of the American Civil War. After the war, Chalmers s ...
– Elected as an Independent File:Theodore Lyman III.png, U.S. Congressman (1883–1885) Ted Lyman – Elected as an Independent File:ThomasOchiltree1860.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1883–1885) Thomas P. Ochiltree – Elected as an Independent File:CharlesNBrumm.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1881–1909)
Charles N. Brumm Charles Napoleon Brumm (June 9, 1838 – January 11, 1917) was a Greenbacker and a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Early life and education Charles N. Brumm was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He att ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1880 File:Joseph H. Burrows (Missouri Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1881–1883)
Joseph Henry Burrows Joseph Henry Burrows (May 15, 1840 – April 28, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Born in Manchester, England, Burrows immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Quincy, Illinois. He attended the common sc ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1880 File:IraSherwinHazeltine.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1881–1883)
Ira Sherwin Hazeltine Ira Sherwin Haseltine (July 13, 1821 – January 13, 1899) was a Greenback Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883. Haseltine was born in Andover, Vermont in Windsor County, Vermont ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1880 File:JamesMosgrove.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1881–1883)
James Mosgrove James Mosgrove (June 14, 1821 – November 27, 1900) was a Greenback member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. James Mosgrove was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and was engaged in the iron ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1880 File:TheronMosesRice.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1881–1883) Theron Moses Rice – Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1880 File:J. Hyatt Smith - Brady-Handy.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1881–1883) J. Hyatt Smith – Elected as an independent File:Bradley Barlow.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Bradley Barlow Bradley Barlow (May 12, 1814 – November 6, 1889) was a nineteenth-century banker and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Vermont. Early life and career Barlow was born in Fairfield, Vermont, son of Colonel Bradley and Deborah ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:NicholasFord.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1883)
Nicholas Ford Nicholas Ford (June 21, 1833 – June 18, 1897) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. Born in Wicklow, Ireland, Ford attended the village school and Maynooth College, Dublin, Ireland. Ford emigrated to the United States in 1848 with his par ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Albert P. Forsythe Albert Palaska Forsythe (May 24, 1830 – September 2, 1906) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Biography Born in New Richmond, Ohio, Forsythe attended the common schools and Indiana Asbury College (now DePauw University), Greencastl ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:Edward H. Gillette (Iowa Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Edward H. Gillette Edward Hooker Gillette (October 1, 1840 – August 14, 1918) was a nineteenth-century Populism, populist politician and editor from Iowa. He was elected on the United States Greenback Party, Greenback Party ticket to represent Iowa's 7th con ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:George Washington Jones (Texas Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1883)
George Jones George Glenn Jones (September 12, 1931 – April 26, 2013) was an American country musician, singer, and songwriter. He achieved international fame for his long list of hit records, including his best-known song "He Stopped Loving Her Today", ...
– Elected as a member of
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
File:George W. Ladd (Maine Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1883)
George W. Ladd George Washington Ladd (September 28, 1818 – January 30, 1892) was a U.S. Representative from Maine. Life history Ladd was born on September 28, 1818 to Joseph and Sarah (Hamlin) Ladd in Augusta, Massachusetts (now in Maine). Ladd attended ...
– Elected as a member of
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
File:No image.svg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1882) William M. Lowe – Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:Gilbert De La Matyr (Indiana Congressman).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Gilbert De La Matyr Gilbert De La Matyr (July 8, 1825 in Pharsalia, New York – May 17, 1892 in Akron, Ohio) was an American cleric and politician from New York and Indiana, serving one term in the U.S. House from 1879 to 1881. Life He graduated from a theologic ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:THMurch.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1883)
Thompson H. Murch Thompson Henry Murch (March 28, 1838 – December 15, 1886) was a nineteenth-century politician, stonecutter, editor, publisher and merchant from Maine. He was among the first trade unionists elected to the United States Congress. Life and ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
File:HenryPersons.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Henry Persons Joseph "Henry" Persons (January 30, 1834 – June 17, 1910) was an American politician, lawyer and soldier. Early life Persons was born near Smarrs, Georgia, in Monroe County; however, his family moved to Talbot County, Georgia in 1836. He at ...
– Elected as an independent File:Daniel Lindsay Russell.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Daniel Lindsay Russell Daniel Lindsay Russell Jr. (August 7, 1845May 14, 1908) was the 49th Governor of North Carolina, serving from 1897 to 1901. An attorney, judge, and politician, he had also been elected as state representative and to the United States Congress, ...
– Elected as a member of
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
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Emory Speer Emory Speer (September 3, 1848 – December 13, 1918) was a United States representative from Georgia and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Education and career Born on Sept ...
– Elected as an independent File:James Weaver - Brady-Handy (cropped).jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1889) James Weaver – Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:HBWright.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Hendrick Bradley Wright Hendrick Bradley Wright (April 24, 1808 – September 2, 1881) was a Democratic and Greenback member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Early life Hendrick B. Wright was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania on April 24, 1808 ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878 File:SethHartmanYocum.jpg, U.S. Congressman (1879–1881)
Seth Hartman Yocum Seth Hartman Yocum (August 2, 1834 – April 19, 1895) was a Greenback member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Seth H. Yocum was born in Catawissa, Pennsylvania. After attending rural schools, he went to Philadelphia in ...
– Elected as a member of the
United States Greenback Party The Greenback Party (known successively as the Independent Party, the National Independent Party and the Greenback Labor Party) was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889. The party ran ...
in 1878


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