J. Paul Brown Explained

J. Paul Brown
Birth Date:	February 28, 1953
Party:	Republican
Education:	New Mexico State University (BS)
Office:	Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 59th district
Termstart:	2015
Termend:	2017
Successor:	Barbara McLachlan
Predecessor:	Mike McLachlan
Termstart2:	2010
Termend2:	2012
Successor2:	Mike McLachlan

J. Paul Brown (born February 28, 1953) is an American businessman, rancher, and politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 59th district from 2015 to 2017. A Republican, Brown was defeated for re-election in 2016 by Barbara McLachlan.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Early life and education

Brown was born in the Four Corners region. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from New Mexico State University in 1975.^[4]

Career

Brown was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2010. He was defeated for re-election in 2012, and succeeded by Mike McLachlan. He defeated McLachlan in 2014 and regained his seat, serving until 2017. He was defeated for re-election by McLauchlan's wife, Barbara McLachlan. Brown also served as a commissioner of La Plata County, and on the Ignacio, Colorado school board.^[5]

Personal life

Brown and his wife, Debbie, have four children.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: J. Paul Brown Colorado General Assembly. August 20, 2020. leg.colorado.gov.
2. Web site: Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan. August 20, 2020. The Journal.
3. Web site: Wright. Samantha. J.Paul Brown: Unfinished Business in House District 59. August 20, 2020. Telluride Daily Planet.
4. Web site: J. Paul Brown. August 20, 2020. Ballotpedia.
5. Web site: J. Paul Brown won't challenge Rep. Barbara McLachlan for House seat. August 20, 2020. Durango Herald.
6. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/125550/j-brown J. Brown's Biography