Tim Johnson (South Dakota politician)

Tim Johnson
Official portrait, 2009
United States Senator from South Dakota
In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Larry Pressler
Succeeded by	Mike Rounds
Chair of the Senate Banking Committee
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Chris Dodd
Succeeded by	Richard Shelby
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's at-large district
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1997
Preceded by	Tom Daschle
Succeeded by	John Thune
Member of the South Dakota Senate
In office January 1983 – January 1987
Preceded by	George H. Shanard
Succeeded by	Roland A. Chicoine
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office January 1979 – January 1983
Personal details
Born	Timothy Peter Johnson (1946-12-28)December 28, 1946 Canton, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	October 8, 2024(2024-10-08) (aged 77) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Resting place	Woodlawn Cemetery Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Barbara Brooks ​ (m. 1969)​
Children	3, including Brendan
Education	University of South Dakota (BA, MA, JD)
Tim Johnson's voice Johnson's opening remarks at the confirmation hearing of William H. Donaldson to be SEC chairman Recorded February 5, 2003

Timothy Peter Johnson (December 28, 1946 – October 8, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from South Dakota from 1997 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1987 to 1997 and in the state legislature from 1979 to 1987. Johnson is the last Democrat to hold statewide and/or congressional office in South Dakota. He and Stephanie Herseth are also the last Democrats to win a statewide election in South Dakota, as well as a federal election.