About Tom Johnson
Lived 1945 – 2018 (aged 73). Tom Johnson was an American politician.
Thomas Lee Johnson (April 30, 1945 – December 3, 2018) was a Republican Illinois State Senator. He represented the 48th district in the Illinois Senate from 2011 to 2013. Johnson previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003.
Early life and education
Born in California and raised in South Dakota and Illinois, Johnson was the son of an ordained minister. Johnson graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School in Oak Lawn, Illinois in 1963 and then served in the Army from 1966 until 1968. He then earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan in 1970. in the Illinois House, where he served for the next 10 years.
Death Johnson died of cancer on December 3, 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Johnson?
Illinois politician (21st century)
When was Tom Johnson born?
Tom Johnson was born on 30 April 1945 in Oakland.
When did Tom Johnson die?
Tom Johnson died on 3 December 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.
What was Tom Johnson's occupation?
Tom Johnson was a politician.
What nationality was Tom Johnson?
Tom Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Johnson (Illinois politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Johnson. https://biography.guide/tom-johnson-politician-1945/
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