Representative Edward Carleton Moran

Edward Carleton Moran Jr. (December 29, 1894 – July 12, 1967) was an American politician from Maine who served as a Representative in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1937. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented his constituents during a pivotal era in American history and contributed to the legislative process during two terms in office.

Moran was born on December 29, 1894, and was raised in Maine, where he developed the regional ties that would later define his political career. Growing up in New England at the turn of the twentieth century, he came of age in a period marked by industrial change, progressive reform movements, and evolving debates over the role of government—forces that would shape the political landscape he later entered.

In preparation for public life, Moran pursued an education that equipped him for legal and governmental work, as was common for many future members of Congress in his era. His schooling and early professional experiences in Maine helped establish his reputation in the community and provided a foundation for his entry into politics. By the time he sought federal office, he was already familiar with the concerns of his state’s citizens and the workings of public institutions.

Moran’s national career began with his election as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives, where he served from 1933 to 1937. His tenure in Congress coincided with the early years of the New Deal, a period of intense legislative activity as the federal government responded to the economic and social crises of the Great Depression. As a member of the House of Representatives, Edward Carleton Moran participated in the democratic process, engaged in debates over federal policy, and represented the interests of his Maine constituents in this transformative period. During his two terms, he contributed to the legislative process at a time when Congress was enacting far‑reaching measures affecting banking, employment, agriculture, and social welfare.

Serving in the Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth Congresses, Moran was part of a Democratic majority that worked closely with the administration to address national economic distress. Within this context, he helped ensure that the perspectives and needs of Maine—particularly its communities affected by shifting economic conditions—were reflected in federal deliberations. His service illustrated the role of individual representatives in balancing local concerns with national policy objectives during one of the most consequential legislative periods in American history.

After leaving Congress in 1937, Moran remained identified with public service and Democratic Party politics in Maine, drawing on his congressional experience and continuing to be regarded as a figure of note in the state’s political life. Though no longer in federal office, his earlier work in Washington and his ongoing engagement with civic affairs sustained his public profile and influence within his community.

Edward Carleton Moran Jr. died on July 12, 1967. His career in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1937, during a significant period in American history, marked him as one of the Maine Democrats who helped shape the federal response to the challenges of the Great Depression, and his service remains part of the historical record of congressional representation from the state.