Public service, at a glance.
Dennis Chavez served as a senator for New Mexico in the United States Senate. Dennis's first recorded term in this role began on May 11, 1935. The last recorded term ended on November 18, 1962.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- New Mexico
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- Senate class
- 1
- Born
- April 8, 1888
- Last term ended
- November 18, 1962
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 1959 | Nov 18, 1962 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 1953 | Jan 3, 1959 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 1947 | Jan 3, 1953 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 1941 | Jan 3, 1947 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| May 11, 1935 | Jan 3, 1941 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
Other congressional service
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Hispanic American | Hispanic American Senators The Senate's historical list of Hispanic American senators | Source accessed Sep 28, 2026 |
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