Joseph Simon

Joseph Simon served as a Senator from Oregon in the United States Congress from 1897 to 1903. A member of the Republican Party, Joseph Simon contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

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

Joseph Simon (February 7, 1851 – February 14, 1935) was a German-born politician and attorney in the U.S. state of Oregon. He was born in Bechtheim, Hesse, and his family immigrated to the United States when he was one year old, settling in Portland, Oregon. A Republican, Simon served on the city council before election to the Oregon State Senate. He was later elected to the United States Senate for one partial term, 1898 to 1903. He later served as mayor of Portland for one term, 1909 to 1911. He was also the first Jewish Republican senator.