Bios     Tim Johnson

Senator Tim Johnson

Democratic | South Dakota

Senator Tim Johnson - South Dakota Democratic

Here you will find contact information for Senator Tim Johnson, including email address, phone number, and mailing address.

NameTim Johnson
PositionSenator
StateSouth Dakota
PartyDemocratic
StatusFormer Representative
Term StartJanuary 6, 1987
Term EndJanuary 3, 2015
Terms Served8
BornDecember 28, 1946
GenderMale
Bioguide IDJ000177
Senator Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson served as a senator for South Dakota (1987-2015).

About Senator Tim Johnson



Tim Johnson served as a Senator from South Dakota in the United States Congress from 1987 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Tim Johnson contributed to the legislative process during 8 terms in office.

Tim Johnson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, Tim Johnson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Timothy Peter Johnson (December 28, 1946 – October 8, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from South Dakota from 1997 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States representative for South Dakota’s at-large congressional district from 1987 to 1997 and in the South Dakota Legislature from 1979 to 1987. Johnson is the last Democrat to hold statewide and/or congressional office in South Dakota. He and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin are also the last Democrats to win a statewide election in South Dakota.