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
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 16th district
Assumed office
2010
Preceded byFrank Barnitz
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 149th district
In office
2008 – 2010
Preceded byBob May
Personal details
Born (1950-12-22) December 22, 1950
Solo, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Kathy
Children2
ResidenceRolla, Missouri
ProfessionDoctor 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]

Missouri 149th District State Representative Election 2008
Party Candidate Votes % ±
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]

Missouri 16th District State Senate Election 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±
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
  1. "Missouri House of Representatives". House.mo.gov. 1950-12-22. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  2. "Project Vote Smart - Senator Dan W. Brown - Biography". Votesmart.org. 1950-12-22. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  3. "November 4, 2008 Missouri General Election Directory of Election Contests and Ballot Measures". Vote-mo.org. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
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