Mark Andrews

Republican Senator of North Dakota

Congresses Served

House Terms

Senate Terms

January 1, 1926 (94 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 2020

Death

Served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
Elected to the House in 1963 and served until 1981, followed by a Senate term from 1981 to 1987.
Initially ran for governor in 1962 but lost by a narrow margin.
Supported significant civil rights legislation during his time in the House, including the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
Chaired the Senate Indian Affairs Committee during his Senate tenure.
Known for a socially moderate to liberal stance on social issues, while maintaining conservative economic policies.
Lost his Senate reelection bid in 1986, marking the end of his electoral career.
After leaving Congress, he established a consultancy firm in Washington, D.C.
Married with three children and lived in North Dakota until his death.