He served as Governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a U.S. senator from 1932 to 1935 .
A Democrat , he was noted for his radical populist policies .
Democrat served as Governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a U.S. senator from 1932 to 1935 .
A Democrat , he was noted for his radical populist policies .