Justin Brown (politician)

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]

Justin Brown
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byDan W. Brown
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Missouri-Rolla (BA)
ProfessionFarmer

Education and career

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

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
  • Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources
  • Appropriations
  • Government Reform
  • Transportation, Infastructure, and Public Safety
  • Veterans Affairs and Mililtary Affairs (Vice-Chairman)
  • Transportation Oversight
  • Disaster Preparedness and Awareness

Election History
Missouri Senate Primary Election, August 7, 2018, District 16[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Justin Brown 10,535 40.1%
Republican Diane Franklin 9,262 35.2%
Republican Keith Frederick 6,500 24.7%
Missouri Senate Election, November 6, 2018, District 16[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Justin Brown 42,382 70.1%
Democratic Ryan Dillon 18,097 29.9%

References
  1. "Missouri Senate". www.senate.mo.gov. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  2. "Justin Brown - Missouri Representative - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  3. "Justin Brown — The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  4. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  5. "All Results; Official Results". Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
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