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James Semple

James Semple

Political figure tracked on midtermpolls.com

Democratic Party

Biography

Born 1798-01-05 · Died 1866-12-20

American politician from Illinois (1798–1866)

Political party

  • Democratic Party
  • Democratic Party
  • Democratic Party

Occupations

  • politician
  • judge
  • lawyer
  • diplomat
  • politician
  • judge
  • lawyer
  • diplomat
  • politician
  • judge
  • lawyer
  • diplomat

Terms in office & positions

  • United States senator — 1843-08-16 – 1845-03-04
  • United States senator — 1845-03-04 – 1847-03-04
  • member of the Illinois House of Representatives
  • United States senator — 1843-08-16 – 1845-03-04
  • United States senator — 1845-03-04 – 1847-03-04
  • member of the Illinois House of Representatives
  • United States senator — 1843-08-16 – 1845-03-04
  • United States senator — 1845-03-04 – 1847-03-04
  • member of the Illinois House of Representatives

Offices & 2026 races

No current office or 2026 race on file from our delegation data.