Senator Anselm Joseph McLaurin

Anselm Joseph McLaurin (born March 26, 1848) was a Democratic senator from the state of Mississippi who served in the United States Senate during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Representing Mississippi at large rather than a specific district, he held office as a U.S. senator from January 1, 1894, until December 22, 1909. Over the course of his Senate service, he completed three terms, reflecting a sustained period of political influence for both himself and his party in his home state.

During his tenure in the Senate, McLaurin served as a historical member of Congress identified by the bioguide ID M000542. His time in office, spanning from 1893–1909 as noted in historical records and specifically dated in this metadata from 1894 to 1909, placed him within the Democratic Party’s leadership from Mississippi in the post-Reconstruction and turn-of-the-century eras. Although specific committee assignments, office room, and contact details are not recorded in this metadata, his long service underscores his role as a significant Democratic senator for Mississippi until the conclusion of his term on December 22, 1909.