John Randolph Thornton

Senator

Former Democratic Senator from Louisiana · 1 term served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for John Randolph Thornton
Party	Democratic
State	Louisiana
Start	1910-12-07
End	1915-03-03
Bioguide	T000241
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	1
Born	1846-08-25
Net Worth	—

Senatorial Profile

Senator John Randolph Thornton

John Randolph Thornton served as a senator for Louisiana (1910-1915).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1846-08-25 Born.
1910-12-07 Entered office.
1915-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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John Randolph Thornton served as a Senator from Louisiana in the United States Congress from 1910 to 1915. A member of the Democratic Party, John Randolph Thornton contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

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

John Randolph Thornton (August 25, 1846 – December 28, 1917) was a United States senator from Louisiana.