Tim Johnson
United States Senator from South Dakota (1946–2024)
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 | |
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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 December 28, 1946 Canton, South Dakota, U.S. |
Died | October 8, 2024 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. | (aged 77)
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.[1]
Johnson died on October 8, 2024 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from a stroke at the age of 77.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Sen. Tim Johnson to retire in 2014, giving GOP new pickup target". The Hill. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ↑ staff, Dakota News Now (2024-10-09). "Former U.S. Senator Tim Johnson passes away". Dakota News Now. Retrieved 2024-10-09.