Ben Brown (Missouri)
Ben Brown (Republican Party) is a member of the Missouri State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.
Brown (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Missouri State Senate to represent District 26. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 4, 2026.[source]
Biography
Ben Brown lives in Washington, Missouri. Brown graduated from Lafayette High School. Brown pursued a professional career in Mixed Martial Arts.[1] His career experience includes owning a restaurant and working as a radio talk show host.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Brown was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Brown was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee
- Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
- Gubernatorial Appointments Committee
- Insurance and Banking Committee
- Joint Committee on Government Accountability
- Joint Committee on Legislative Research
Elections
2026
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 26
Victoria Wors is running in the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 26 on August 4, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 26
Incumbent Ben Brown is running in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 26 on August 4, 2026.
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2022
See also: Missouri State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Missouri State Senate District 26
Ben Brown defeated John Kiehne in the general election for Missouri State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Brown (R) | 73.9 | 48,469 |
 | John Kiehne (D) | 26.1 | 17,115 | |
| Total votes: 65,584 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 26
John Kiehne advanced from the Democratic primary for Missouri State Senate District 26 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Kiehne | 100.0 | 5,720 |
| Total votes: 5,720 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 26
Ben Brown defeated Bob Jones, Nate Tate, Merry-Noella Skaggs, and Jason Franklin in the Republican primary for Missouri State Senate District 26 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Brown | 39.0 | 10,811 |
| Bob Jones | 27.9 | 7,735 | ||
 | Nate Tate | 26.7 | 7,394 | |
 | Merry-Noella Skaggs | 3.8 | 1,041 | |
| Jason Franklin | 2.7 | 742 | ||
| Total votes: 27,723 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Brown has been actively involved in republican politics as the Chairman of Franklin County Republican Central Committee, the Missouri National Committeeman for the Young Republican National Federation, and GOP Vice-chair 26th Senatorial District. As a small-business owner Ben Brown has seen first-hand how out-of-control government regulations can kill our small businesses and destroy our local economy.
He believes the primary role of government is to secure the rights of its people. His agenda centers upon restoring government to its intended role as well as advancing the principles of individual rights, limited government and free markets. Brown believes one of the top areas of concern right now is reforming emergency powers granted to local governments to ensure that religious freedom, parental rights, ability to safely conduct business, freedom to assemble and other constitutionally guaranteed rights are never infringed upon. Brown would also look to create safeguards to prevent the unconstitutional infringement of rights at the Federal level.
Brown lives in Washington, Missouri with his family where they have been actively involved in the local community for years. Brown is a member of the Missouri Restaurant Association, the NRA, and actively involved in the Regional Chamber of Commerce.- End abusive government overreach: As a small business owner, Ben Brown saw first-hand how out of control government overreach destroyed our local economies during the COVID-19 shut downs. Ben Brown led the local fight to reopen our businesses and is now ready to fight for you in Jefferson City to make sure the unchecked power of government bureaucracies is finally reigned in.
- Back the blue: Ben Brown is a strong supporter of our law enforcement officers and first responders. He opposes liberal attempts to defund our police. As State Senator, Ben Brown will ensure our law enforcement officers and first responders have the tools, resources, and funding they need to keep our families and our communities safe.
- Pro-life: Ben Brown is 100% Pro-Life and will always fight to protect innocent life of the born and unborn.
As a small business owner, Ben Brown saw first-hand how out of control government overreach destroyed our local economies during the COVID-19 shut downs. Ben Brown led the local fight to reopen our businesses and is now ready to fight for you in Jefferson City to make sure the unchecked power of government bureaucracies is finally reigned in.
BACK THE BLUE
Ben Brown is a strong supporter of our law enforcement officers and first responders. He opposes liberal attempts to defund our police. As State Senator, Ben Brown will ensure our law enforcement officers and first responders have the tools, resources, and funding they need to keep our families and our communities safe.
PRO-LIFE
Ben Brown is 100% Pro-Life and will always fight to protect innocent life of the born and unborn.
PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT
Ben Brown is a proud member of the NRA and supporter of the constitutional rights of all law-abiding Americans. Ben Brown has stood firm against infringements on gun rights and will fight to ensure the Biden-Harris gun control agenda stays out of Missouri!
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2024
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In 2024, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 17.
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2023
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In 2023, the Missouri State Legislature was in session from January 4 to May 12.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Missouri State Senate District 26 |
Officeholder Missouri State Senate District 26 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Dave Schatz (R) |
Missouri State Senate District 26 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
