Justin Brown (politician)
Justin Brown | |
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| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dan W. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Missouri-Rolla (BA) |
| Profession | Farmer |
Justin Brown is an American politician who is a member of the Missouri Senate from the 16th district, serving since 2019. He is a member of the Republican party.[1][2][3]
Education and career
[edit]Brown was born and raised in Phelps County, Missouri. Brown attended the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology), where he graduated with a degree in history. After graduation, he worked in agricultural financing as a commercial loan officer.[1] Brown now works as a farmer, raising corn and soybeans on more than 2,200 acres and maintaining a calf-cow operation. He is a member of the Missouri Cattleman's Association and has served on the boards of the Missouri Beef Council and the Phelps County Farm Bureau.[1]
State Senate
[edit]2018
When his father, incumbent Dan W. Brown, was forced to leave office after being term-limited, Brown became a candidate for his seat in District 16. He ran against two candidates — Diane Franklin and Keith Frederick — in the Republican primary. Brown won with 40.1% of the vote. In the general election, he defeated Democrat Ryan Dillon to win by over 40%, or 24,285 votes.
Committee assignments
[edit]- Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
- Appropriations
- Government Reform
- Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
- Veterans Affairs and Mililtary Affairs (Vice-Chairman)
- Transportation Oversight
- Disaster Preparedness and Awareness
Election history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Justin Brown | 10,535 | 40.1% | ||
| Republican | Diane Franklin | 9,262 | 35.2% | ||
| Republican | Keith Frederick | 6,500 | 24.7% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Brown | 42,382 | 70.1% | ||
| Democratic | Ryan Dillon | 18,097 | 29.9% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Brown | 39,087 | 80.7% | +10.6 | |
| Democratic | Tara Anura | 9,363 | 19.3% | −10.6 | |
| Total votes | 48,450 | 100 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Missouri Senate". www.senate.mo.gov. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Justin Brown - Missouri Representative - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Justin Brown — The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
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102nd General Assembly (2023-2024)
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