Senator Stephen Benton Elkins

Stephen Benton Elkins (born September 26, 1841) was a Republican senator from West Virginia who served in the United States Senate from December 1, 1873, until January 4, 1911. A historical member of Congress, he represented the state of West Virginia in the Senate and was affiliated with the Republican Party throughout his federal legislative career. His service in the Senate spanned five terms, marking a lengthy and sustained presence in national politics.

Elkins’s tenure as a senator placed him among the prominent political figures of his era from West Virginia, though specific committee assignments, office locations, and official contact details are not recorded in the available metadata. Identified in congressional records by the bioguide ID E000110, he is noted primarily for his long service in the Senate rather than for particular legislative roles or leadership positions in this source. His career in federal office concluded on January 4, 1911.