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John Joseph Hickey

John Joseph Hickey served as a senator for Wyoming (1961-1963).

  • Democratic
  • Wyoming
  • Former
Portrait of John Joseph HickeyWyoming
Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Wyoming

Representing constituents across the Wyoming delegation.

Service period 1961-1963

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Joseph Hickey served as a Senator from Wyoming in the United States Congress from 1961 to 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, John Joseph Hickey contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

John Joseph Hickey’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, John Joseph Hickey participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

John Joseph Hickey (August 22, 1911 – September 22, 1970), known as Joe or J. J. Hickey, was an American judge and politician who served the 24th governor of Wyoming from 1959 to 1961 and as a United States senator from 1961 to 1962. A member of the Democratic party, he later served as a judge on the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit from 1966 to 1970. He was the first Governor of Wyoming to be born in the 20th century.

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