Harold Hughes

Harold Everett Hughes (February 10, 1922 – October 23, 1996) was an American politician who served as the 36th Governor of Iowa from 1963 until 1969, and a United States senator from Iowa from 1969 until 1975. He began his political career as a Republican but changed his affiliation to the Democratic Party in 1962.

For the British architect, see Harold Hughes (architect). For the Welsh footballer, see Harold Hughes (footballer). For Governor of Maryland, see Harry Hughes.

Harold Everett Hughes
Official portrait of Hughes as Governor
United States Senator
from Iowa
In office
January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1975
Preceded byBourke Hickenlooper
Succeeded byJohn Culver
36th Governor of Iowa
In office
January 17, 1963 – January 1, 1969
LieutenantW. L. Mooty
Robert D. Fulton
Preceded byNorman A. Erbe
Succeeded byRobert D. Fulton
Personal details
Born(1922-02-10)February 10, 1922
Ida Grove, Iowa, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 1996(1996-10-23) (aged 74)
Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (Before 1962)
Democratic (1962–1996)
Spouses
Eva Mae Mercer
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(m. 1941; div. 1987)​
    Julianne Holm
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    (m. 1987)​
    Children3
    EducationUniversity of Iowa
    Military service
    Allegiance United States
    Branch/service United States Army
    Years of service1942–1945
    RankPrivate
    Battles/warsWorld War II
     • European Theatre
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