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Richard Brown (Missouri politician)

Richard Brown (born 1963) is an American politician who was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected in November 2016 to represent the 27th district. He served as the assistant minority floor leader of the Missouri House of Representatives since 2019.

Brown was the Democratic nominee in the 2024 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election. He lost to Republican nominee David Wasinger in the general election.

Early life and education

Born at Fort Riley in 1963, Brown attended the University of Central Missouri, earning his bachelor's degree in 1986 and a master's degree in 1996. He later received a Master of Arts from Webster University in 2018.

Legislative career

Brown was elected in 2016 to the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the 27th district. He has served as the assistant minority floor leader since 2019

Committee assignments

  • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement, Missouri State Legislature
  • Pensions Committee, Missouri House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
  • Professional Registration and Licensing Committee, Missouri House of Representatives, Ranking Minority Member
  • Ethics, Vice Chair

Personal life

Brown lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

Electoral history

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