What party did Richard Johnson belong to?

Richard Johnson was a member of the Jacksonian party and represented the state of Kentucky in the U.S. Senate.

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

Richard Johnson served in the U.S. Senate from December 10, 1819 to March 3, 1829, representing Kentucky.

When did Richard Johnson die?

Richard Johnson died on November 19, 1850.

Historical Profile

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

Jacksonian Inactive

Richard Johnson

Former U.S. Senator for Kentucky

Biography

Richard Johnson (died 1850) was an American politician who represented Kentucky in the United States Senate from December 1819 to March 1829, during the 16th–20th Congresses. Johnson served as a Jacksonian. Johnson died on November 19, 1850.

Key Information

Full Name: Richard Mentor Johnson
Died: November 19, 1850
Term Started: December 10, 1819
Term Ended: March 3, 1829

Service History

Dec 10, 1819 – Mar 3, 1829 16th–20th Congresses Jacksonian Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Served With

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

William Logan (KY) 1819–1820
Isham Talbot (KY) 1820–1825
John Rowan (KY) 1825–1829