Senator Tim Johnson is a fourth generation South Dakotan, and has served the people of this great state for three decades. Starting in 1978, as a state representative, after four years in the state house and four in the state senate, Tim was elected to Congress in 1986 where he served for five terms before being elected to the Senate in 1996.

After suffering a life altering medical incident in 2006, Tim Johnson is using his second chance at life to work even harder for the people of South Dakota. Since his return to the Senate in 2007 he has not missed a single vote and has sponsored and co-sponsored over 100 pieces of legislation.

We welcome you to read more about Tim's family, his career and accomplishments, and how he's fighting harder than ever to make a difference for South Dakotans.

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  Family A fourth-generation South Dakotan, Tim's roots run deep in the plains of South Dakota. Read More »
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  Career and Accomplishments Tim has spent his career making a difference for South Dakota families. Read More »
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  Life Since December 2006 Tim Johnson has vowed to use his second chance at life to work even harder for the people of South Dakota. Read More »