Representative William Frank Norrell - Contact Information

William Frank Norrell (born August 29, 1896) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas. Representing Arkansas’s 6th Congressional District, he served as a U.S. Representative for nearly a quarter of a century, from January 3, 1939, to January 3, 1963. Over the course of his long tenure, Norrell was elected to 12 terms in Congress, reflecting sustained support from his constituents and a stable position within Arkansas’s Democratic political establishment.

During his time in the House, Norrell served as a Representative of Arkansas at the federal level through periods of significant national change, including World War II, the postwar era, and the early 1960s. Although specific committee assignments and legislative initiatives are not detailed in the available record, his extended service indicates a continuous role in shaping and responding to the legislative priorities of his district and party. Norrell left office as a former member of Congress in 1963, concluding a distinguished and lengthy career in the U.S. House of Representatives.