Lee Slater Overman
American politician (1854-1930) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 76
Lee Slater Overman was an American politician from North Carolina. He served as a Democratic U.S. senator between 1903 and 1930.
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About this person
He was the first U.S. senator to be elected by popular vote in the state, as the legislature had appointed senators prior to passage of the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution authorizing popular elections of senators. He served as a senator until 1930 when he died when he was two years into his fifth term.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1854 to 1930 · aged 76
