What party did Edwin Johnson belong to?

Edwin Johnson was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Colorado in the U.S. Senate.

When did Edwin Johnson serve in the U.S. Senate?

Edwin Johnson served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1955, representing Colorado.

When did Edwin Johnson die?

Edwin Johnson died on May 30, 1970.

Historical Profile

Edwin Johnson is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Edwin Johnson

Former U.S. Senator for Colorado

Biography

Edwin Johnson (died 1970) was an American politician who represented Colorado in the United States Senate from January 1937 to January 1955, during the 75th–83rd Congresses. Johnson served as a Democrat. Johnson died on May 30, 1970.

Key Information

Full Name: Edwin Carl Johnson
Died: May 30, 1970
Term Started: January 3, 1949
Term Ended: January 3, 1955
Senate Class: Class II

Service History

Jan 5, 1937 – Jan 6, 1943 75th–78th Congresses Democrat Colorado
Jan 6, 1943 – Jan 3, 1949 78th–80th Congresses Democrat Colorado
Jan 3, 1949 – Jan 3, 1955 81st–83rd Congresses Democrat Colorado

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Colorado

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Johnson's service:

Alva Adams (CO) 1937–1941
Eugene Millikin (CO) 1941–1955