Dan W. Brown

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Dan W. Brown
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 16th district
In office
2011 – 2019
Preceded byFrank Barnitz
Succeeded byJustin Brown
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.
DiedMay 11, 2021(2021-05-11) (aged 70)
Rolla, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathy
Children2
ProfessionDoctor of Veterinary medicine

Dan Wayne Brown[1] (December 22, 1950 – May 11, 2021) was an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 16th district from 2011 to 2019. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010, representing the 149th district.[2]

Personal history

Dan Brown was born in Solo, Missouri, and was a graduate of Houston High School in Houston, Missouri. Brown received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and a Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri.[3] He was a practicing veterinarian for over 33 years and continued his practice in addition to his legislative duties.[2] He died at the age of 70 on May 11, 2021.[4] [better source needed]

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.[5]

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.[6]

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 served on the following committees:

  • Agriculture, Food Production, & Outdoor Resources.
  • Appropriations.
  • Education.
  • Vice-chairman, Veterans Affairs, Emerging Issues, Pensions & Urban Affairs.

Organizations

Senator Brown belonged 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. ^ "Dr. Dan W. Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information".
  2. ^ a b "Missouri House of Representatives". House.mo.gov. 1950-12-22. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  3. ^ "Project Vote Smart - Senator Dan W. Brown - Biography". Votesmart.org. 1950-12-22. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  4. ^ "district Former State Sen Dan Brown passes away". Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  5. ^ "November 4, 2008 Missouri General Election Directory of Election Contests and Ballot Measures". Vote-mo.org. Archived from the original on 2010-10-10. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
  6. ^ "State of Missouri | Specify a Race". www.sos.mo.gov. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
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