Public service, at a glance.
Richard C. Shelby served as a senator for Alabama in the United States Senate. Richard's first recorded term in this role began on January 6, 1987. The last recorded term ended on January 3, 2023.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- Alabama
- Last recorded party
- Republican
- Senate class
- 3
- Born
- May 6, 1934
- Last term ended
- January 3, 2023
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2023 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2017 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 3, 2011 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 6, 1999 | Jan 3, 2005 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 5, 1993 | Jan 3, 1999 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 6, 1987 | Jan 3, 1993 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
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