Jason Bean Explained

Jason Bean should not be confused with Jason Bean (American football).

Jason Bean
Children:	3
Party:	Republican
State Senate:	Missouri
District:	25th
Term Start:	January 5, 2021
Predecessor:	Doug Libla
Education:	University of Missouri (BS)

Jason Bean is an American politician and farmer serving as a member of the Missouri Senate from the 25th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 5, 2021.

Early life and education

Bean was raised in the Missouri Bootheel region.^[1] He is a fifth-generation farmer and Missouri native.^[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy and animal science from the University of Missouri.^[3]

Missouri State Senate

Bean operated a family farm. He was elected to the Missouri Senate in November 2020, placing first in the Republican primary and running unopposed in the general election. He assumed office on January 5, 2021.^{[4] [5]} He is a self-described constitutional conservative who has frequently discussed "draining the swamp."^[6]

In 2021, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoors Resources Committee, and Vice Chairman on the Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety

Committee assignments

• Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources, Vice-Chairman
• Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
• Gubernatorial Appointments
• Local Government and Elections
• Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety, Vice-Chairman
• Joint Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Awareness
• Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
• Missouri Commission on the Delta Regional Authority
• Missouri Southern States Energy Board
• Seismic Safety Commission^[7]

References

1. Web site: 2020-07-29. Four Republicans hope to replace term-limited Libla in southeast Missouri Senate district. 2021-02-12. Missourinet. en-US.
2. Web site: Service. Trina Bell-SEMO News. 2015-10-29. Bean receives Agriculture award from governor. 2021-02-12. Sikeston Standard Democrat. en.
3. Web site: Schallhorn. Kaitlyn. 2020-07-28. Missouri Farm Bureau endorses Jason Bean in Senate race. 2021-02-12. The Missouri Times. en.
4. Web site: Jason Bean. 2021-02-12. Ballotpedia. en.
5. Web site: Schallhorn. Kaitlyn. 2020-02-26. Jason Bean files for SD 25, setting up crowded GOP primary. 2021-02-12. The Missouri Times. en.
6. Web site: Jason Bean – A Constitutional Conservative for State Senate. 2021-02-23. en-US.
7. Web site: Senator Jason Bean – Missouri Senate. 2021-02-24. en-US.