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Affiliation | Democratic |
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2009-01-03 |
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Name | Tim Johnson |
Address | Vermillion, South Dakota , United States |
Email | None |
Website | None |
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December 28, 1946
(77 years)
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Contributor | Ralphie |
Last Modifed | RBH Jan 28, 2023 03:45pm |
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Caucasian - Married - Christian - Lutheran - Protestant - Straight -
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Info | Timothy Peter Johnson
Tim Johnson's roots run deep in the plains of South Dakota. A fourth-generation South Dakotan, Tim was born in Canton to Van and Ruth Johnson. His great-grandfather homesteaded near Centerville, so farming and ranching concerns are second nature to Tim. The son of a college professor and a homemaker, Tim, along with his brother, Tom, and sister, Julie, learned early on the value of a good education and the necessity of hard work. Tim attended school in Canton, Flandreau, and Vermillion, where he graduated from high school in 1965. He then attended the University of South Dakota (USD), graduating with Phi Beta Kappa academic honors. Tim went on to earn both a master's degree in political science and a law degree from the University of South Dakota.
During his undergraduate years at USD, Tim met Barbara Brooks of Sioux Falls, whom he married shortly after graduating. Balancing family needs with academic and work pressures is something Barbara and Tim came to know well during their early years. After Tim completed his graduate studies at USD, he worked as a budget analyst for the Michigan State Senate Appropriations Committee while Barbara completed her master's degree in social work. It was during this time that their first child, Brooks, was born.
Just three years after starting his own law practice, Tim was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1978 and then reelected in 1980. Their daughter, Kelsey, was born during his second term in the state House. Though Tim and Barbara were both actively involved in raising their children, Barbara put her master's degree to work and became very active in children's issues and services.
After serving in the state House for four years, Tim ran for the state Senate and was elected in 1982 and 1984. During his years in the South Dakota Legislature, Tim earned a reputation as a hardworking, effective author of sound fiscal and social policy. His achievements did not go unnoticed. In 1979 the Vermillion Jaycees presented him with the "Outstanding Citizen Award." In 1983 he was the first recipient of the "Billie Sutton Award for Legislative Achievement" presented by the South Dakota Democratic Party.
After eight years in the state legislature, Tim decided to take his commitment to creating positive change for South Dakotans to Washington. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1986 with nearly 60 percent of the vote. During his first term in Congress, he was responsible for passing more legislation than any of the other 50 first-term members. And, he received national awards by the National Farmers Union, Disabled American Veterans, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Within the House Democratic leadership organization, Tim served as Regional Deputy Whip from 1991-94. Tim served as South Dakota's congressman for five terms before being elected to the Senate on November 5, 1996.
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Apr 08, 2013 12:45am |
News |
Sen. Tim Johnson Endorses Gay Marriage
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 06, 2012 08:00am |
Statement |
Sen. Tim Johnson signals possible retirement
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Jason |
Aug 09, 2010 04:05pm |
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Sen. Tim Johnson hospitalized with fever
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Article |
Brandonius Maximus |
Dec 08, 2007 09:00am |
News |
Sen. Johnson Getting Back on His Feet
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Article |
ScottĀ³ |
Aug 29, 2007 03:00pm |
Speech |
Johnson intends to return to Senate
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Article |
RP |
Aug 17, 2007 06:15pm |
Announcement |
Ailing Sen. Plans First Public Appearance
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Article |
RP |
Jul 24, 2007 09:00pm |
Interview |
Wife: Sen. Tim Johnson making big progress
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Article |
RP |
Apr 30, 2007 11:00am |
News |
Ailing Sen. Johnson returns to D.C. home
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Apr 11, 2007 11:00am |
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Ailing senator still raises money
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Mar 13, 2007 07:00pm |
News |
Sen. Johnson On Road To Recovery; South Dakota Senator Issues First Statement, Photos Since Suffering Brain Hemorrhage In December
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Brandonius Maximus |
Feb 20, 2007 10:15pm |
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S.D. senator moves to rehab facility
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The Sunset Provision |
Feb 09, 2007 09:00pm |
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Sen. Tim Johnson working from hospital
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Feb 01, 2007 01:00pm |
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Sen. Tim Johnson's vote may be needed on Iraq despite his hospitalization
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*crickets chirp* |
Jan 29, 2007 12:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Irresponsible Tim Johnson Rumormongering
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Article |
*crickets chirp* |
Jan 29, 2007 08:00am |
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At Roll Call, an Uneasy Silence
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CBlock941 |
Jan 20, 2007 12:15am |
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Ailing South Dakota senator on the mend
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Article |
The Sunset Provision |
Jan 09, 2007 03:00pm |
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Senator's condition upgraded after brain surgery
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Brandonius Maximus |
Jan 04, 2007 01:00pm |
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Long Senate absence likely
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The Sunset Provision |
Dec 29, 2006 12:00am |
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Sen. Johnson Improves, Is Expected to Miss Start of Congress
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ScottĀ³ |
Dec 17, 2006 07:00pm |
General |
Reid: Sen. Johnson 'going to be just fine'
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Monsieur |
Dec 13, 2006 11:00pm |
News |
Senator Johnson undergoing brain surgery, sources say
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COSDem |
Dec 13, 2006 03:00pm |
News |
Sen. Tim Johnson, Democrat, has stroke [Update: Was not a stroke]
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COSDem |
Mar 27, 2005 02:00pm |
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Sen. Johnson on 2010 run for (SD) governor: 'I'm ruling that out'
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Eric |
Apr 08, 2004 12:00am |
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Senator (Tim Johnson) upset about "horrific" Iraq situation
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SC-Conservative |
Feb 25, 2004 12:00am |
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Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D. will undergo prostate cancer surgery
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The Oncoming Storm |
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