In 1870, the Iowa General Assembly chose Wright (over William Boyd Allison and others) to serve a six-year term in the United States Senate. He served in the Senate from March 4, 1871, to March 4, 1877.
In 1870, the Iowa General Assembly selected Wright (instead of William Boyd Allison and others) to hold a six-year term in the United States Senate. He served in the Senate from March 4, 1871, until March 4, 1877.