What party did Olin Johnston belong to?

Olin Johnston was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.

When did Olin Johnston serve in the U.S. Senate?

Olin Johnston served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1945 to April 18, 1965, representing South Carolina.

When did Olin Johnston die?

Olin Johnston died on April 18, 1965.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Olin Johnston

Former U.S. Senator for South Carolina

Biography

Olin Johnston (died 1965) was an American politician who represented South Carolina in the United States Senate from January 1945 to April 1965, during the 79th–89th Congresses. Johnston served as a Democrat. Johnston died in office on April 18, 1965.

Key Information

Full Name: Olin DeWitt Talamadge Johnston
Died: April 18, 1965
Term Started: January 9, 1963
Term Ended: April 18, 1965
Senate Class: Class III

Service History

Jan 3, 1945 – Jan 3, 1951 79th–81st Congresses Democrat South Carolina
Jan 3, 1951 – Jan 3, 1957 82nd–84th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
Jan 3, 1957 – Jan 9, 1963 85th–88th Congresses Democrat South Carolina
Jan 9, 1963 – Apr 18, 1965 88th–89th Congresses Democrat South Carolina

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 South Carolina

Served With

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

Burnet Maybank (SC) 1945–1954
Charles Daniel (SC) 1954
Strom Thurmond (SC) 1954–1965
Thomas Wofford (SC) 1956