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When did Shelby surpass John Sparkman as the longest-serving senator from Alabama?

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  • 2015

  • 2019

  • 2021

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Shelby surpassed Sparkman's record on January 3, 2019, when he began his sixth full term in the Senate, representing the state of Alabama. This milestone marked a significant moment in Alabama's political history, solidifying Shelby's position as the longest-serving senator from the state.
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