An electromagnetic solenoid device for a starter is disclosed. The starter transmits the torque generated by an electric motor to a pinion meshed with a gear ring of an engine to start the engine. The electromagnetic solenoid device is of a series connection solenoid type provided with a first solenoid and a second solenoid facing the axial direction of the electromagnetic solenoid device. The second solenoid moves a moving contact to make the moving contact pressed against a fixed contact to supply power to the motor. The fixed contact comprises a connecting section combined with a terminal bolt. The fixed contact comprises a contact surface contacted with the moving contact. The connecting section is located to be closer to the pinion than the contact surface. Therefore, the length of the part, which is farther away from the pinion than the contact surface of the fixed contact, of the electromagnetic solenoid device reduces in the axial direction of the electromagnetic solenoid device.