Tim Johnson

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Tim Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth December 28, 1946 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tim Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of South Dakota, complemented by post-graduate studies at Michigan State University. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law and was admitted to the South Dakota bar. Johnson began his political career in the South Dakota House of Representatives, followed by service in the South Dakota Senate. He also served as a deputy state's attorney at the local government level.

Political Ideas

Tim Johnson's political career reveals a strategic blend of moderate principles with surprising alliances on specific issues. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Johnson's rhetorical style often emphasizes bipartisan cooperation, yet his policy choices challenge conventional party lines, prompting deeper examination of his ideological agility. This tension between moderate roots and unconventional stances makes his political identity both unique and intriguing.

Campaigns
2008: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

237,889 votes (62.49%)

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2002: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

167,481 votes (49.62%)

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1996: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from South Dakota

166,533 votes (51.32%)

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Dakota House of Representatives At Large District

71.70% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Dakota House of Representatives At Large District

59.20% of vote

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