Historical Profile
John Johnston is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Democrat
Inactive
John Johnston
Former U.S. Senator for Virginia
Biography
John Johnston (died 1889) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from January 1870 to March 1883, during the 41st–47th Congresses. Johnston served as a Democrat. Johnston died on February 27, 1889.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Warfield Johnston
- Died: February 27, 1889
- Term Started: October 15, 1877
- Term Ended: March 3, 1883
- Senate Class: Class II
Service History
- Jan 26, 1870 – Mar 15, 1871 41st–42nd Congresses Democrat Virginia
- Mar 15, 1871 – Oct 15, 1877 42nd–45th Congresses Democrat Virginia
- Oct 15, 1877 – Mar 3, 1883 45th–47th Congresses Democrat Virginia
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 Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Johnston's service:
- John Lewis (VA) 1870–1875
- Robert Withers (VA) 1875–1881
- William Mahone (VA) 1881–1883