Politicians born on July 26

Take a focused look at the politicians born on July 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1903 Estes Kefauver

  Estes Kefauver was an American politician known for his anti-crime advocacy and his influential role in 20th-century U.S. political life. Serving as a U.S. Representative and later as a Senator from Tennessee, he gained national fame for chairing the Senate committee that investigated organized crime, commonly known as the 'Kefauver Hearings.' He was also a two-time Democratic vice-presidential nominee. [bio]