Tim Johnson

Timothy Peter Johnson (December 28, 1946 – October 8, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a United States Senator from South Dakota from 1997 to 2015. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was the United States Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1987 to 1997.

Tim Johnson
Official portrait, 2009
United States Senator from South Dakota
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Larry Pressler
Succeeded by	Mike Rounds
Chair of the Senate Banking Committee
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Chris Dodd
Succeeded by	Richard Shelby
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's at-large district
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1997
Preceded by	Tom Daschle
Succeeded by	John Thune
Member of the South Dakota Senate
In office January 1983 – January 1987
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office January 1979 – January 1983
Personal details
Born	Timothy Peter Johnson (1946-12-28)December 28, 1946 Canton, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	October 8, 2024(2024-10-08) (aged 77) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Barbara Brooks (m. 1969)
Children	3, including Brendan
Education	University of South Dakota (BA, MA, JD)
Website	Senate website

Johnson chose not to run for reelection in 2014.

Johnson died on October 8, 2024 under hospice care in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from problems caused by a stroke at the age of 77.