Gale W. McGee

Former U.S. Senator for Wyoming

Gale W. McGee served as Senator for Wyoming (1959-1977).

Gale W. McGee no longer holds this office. See the current Wyoming officials.

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Role Former U.S. Senator

Office held, as recorded in the directory.

Service period 1959-1977

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

Gale William McGee (born March 17, 1915) was a Democratic United States senator from the state of Wyoming. He represented Wyoming in the U.S. Senate as a member of the Democratic Party, serving three terms in office. McGee began his Senate service on January 7, 1959, and continued until January 3, 1977, marking an 18-year tenure in the upper chamber of Congress.1

During his time in the Senate, McGee served as a historical member of Congress for Wyoming, holding the role of senator throughout his career in federal elected office. His service spanned a significant period of mid-20th-century American political history, and he remained in office until leaving the Senate in 1977. McGee is recognized primarily for his long-standing representation of Wyoming in the United States Senate.

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References

  1. Gale W. McGee. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 17, 2026.