What party did Tim Johnson belong to?

Tim Johnson was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of South Dakota in the U.S. Senate.

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

Tim Johnson served in the U.S. Senate from January 3, 1997 to January 3, 2015, representing South Dakota.

When did Tim Johnson die?

Tim Johnson died on October 8, 2024.

Historical Profile

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

Democrat Inactive

Tim Johnson

Former U.S. Senator for South Dakota

Biography

Tim Johnson (died 2024) was an American politician who represented South Dakota in the United States Senate from January 1997 to January 2015, during the 105th–113th Congresses. Johnson served as a Democrat. Johnson died on October 8, 2024.

Key Information

Full Name: Timothy Peter Johnson
Died: October 8, 2024
Term Started: January 3, 1997
Term Ended: January 3, 2015

Service History

Jan 3, 1997 – Jan 3, 2015 105th–113th Congresses Democrat South Dakota

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 Dakota

Mike Rounds

Republican
John Thune

Republican

Served With

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

Thomas Daschle (SD) 1997–2005