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John Randolph Tucker

John Randolph Tucker served as a representative for Virginia (1875-1887).

  • Democratic
  • Virginia
  • District 10
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Virginia

Representing constituents across the Virginia delegation.

District District 10

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1875-1887

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Randolph Tucker served as a Representative from Virginia in the United States Congress from 1875 to 1887. A member of the Democratic Party, John Randolph Tucker contributed to the legislative process during 6 terms in office.

John Randolph Tucker’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, John Randolph Tucker participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

John Randolph Tucker (December 24, 1823 – February 13, 1897) was an American lawyer, author, and politician from Virginia. From a distinguished family, he was elected Virginia’s attorney general in 1857 and after re-election served during the American Civil War (James S. Wheat served as attorney general in Union-held portions of the state). After a pardon and Congressional Reconstruction, Tucker was elected as U.S. Congressman (1875-1887), and later served as the first dean of the Washington and Lee University Law School.

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