Joseph E. Ransdell
Joseph Eugene Ransdell (October 7, 1858 – July 27, 1954) was an attorney and politician from Louisiana. Beginning in 1899, he was elected for seven consecutive terms as United States representative from Louisiana's 5th congressional district. He subsequently served for three terms in the United States Senate from Louisiana before being defeated in the 1930 Democratic primary for the seat by Governor Huey Long.
Joseph Eugene Ransdell | |
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| United States Senator from Louisiana | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Murphy J. Foster |
| Succeeded by | Huey Pierce Long Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district | |
| In office August 29, 1899 – March 3, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Thomas Baird |
| Succeeded by | James Walter Elder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 7, 1858 Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 1954 (aged 95) Lake Providence, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lake Providence Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Olive Irene Powell Ransdell (married 1885-1935, her death) |
| Relations | Francis Xavier Ransdell (brother) Frank Voelker Sr. (nephew by marriage) |
| Occupation | Attorney; farmer; real estate |
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