Dan W. Brown
Dan W. Brown (born December 22, 1950) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 16th district. Brown previously served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010 as representative from the 149th district.[1]
Dan W. Brown | |
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Member of the Missouri Senate from the 16th district | |
Assumed office 2010 | |
Preceded by | Frank Barnitz |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 149th district | |
In office 2008 – 2010 | |
Preceded by | Bob May |
Personal details | |
Born | Solo, Missouri, U.S. | December 22, 1950
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Kathy |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Rolla, Missouri |
Profession | Doctor of Veterinary medicine |
Personal history
Dan Brown was born in Solo, Missouri, and is a graduate of Houston High School. Brown where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and a Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri.[2] Brown has been a practicing veterinarian for over 33 years and continues his practice in addition to his legislative duties.[1]
Political history
Dan Brown first entered statewide politics in 2008 when he defeated Democrat Wayne Bledsoe and Constitution Party candidate Dennis E. Husted to win the district 149 seat.[3]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Dan W. Brown | 9,456 | 60% | Winner | |
Democratic | Wayne Bledsoe | 6,013 | 38.2% | ||
Constitution | Dennis E. Husted | 284 | 1.8% |
After only one term in the House, Brown chose to run for State Senator in 2010, defeating incumbent Democrat Frank Barnitz to win the 16th district seat.[4]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Dan W. Brown | 31,792 | 58.3% | Winner | |
Democratic | Frank A. Barnitz | 22,760 | 41.7% |
During the 96th General Assembly Senator Brown serves on the following committees:
- Agriculture, Food Production, & Outdoor Resources.
- Appropriations.
- Education.
- Vice-chairman, Veterans Affairs, Emerging Issues, Pensions & Urban Affairs.
Organizations
Senator Brown belongs to the following groups:
- Member, American Veterinary Medical Association.
- Member, Missouri Veterinary Medical Association.
- Missouri Farm Bureau.
- Missouri Farmers Association (MFA).
- Charter member, Paseo Biofuel.
- Charter member, Mid-Missouri Energy.
- Member, National Rifle Association.
- Member, Missouri Republican Party.
References
- "Missouri House of Representatives". House.mo.gov. 1950-12-22. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- "Project Vote Smart - Senator Dan W. Brown - Biography". Votesmart.org. 1950-12-22. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- "November 4, 2008 Missouri General Election Directory of Election Contests and Ballot Measures". Vote-mo.org. Retrieved 2011-02-21.