Aaron Bean

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Bean announced his candidacy to represent Florida's 4th district in Congress on June 3, 2022. [9] He campaigned on lowering inflation and securing the southern border of the U.S. [1] He defeated two opponents in the Republican primary with 68% of the vote. [10] In the general election, Bean defeated Democratic nominee LaShonda Holloway with 60% of the vote. [1] [11]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress: [12]

Caucus memberships

Tenure

Syria

In 2023, Bean was among 47 Republicans to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 21 which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days. [14] [15]

Israel

Bean voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. [16] [17]

Personal life

Bean is married to Abby Bean (née Bradley) of Green Cove Springs. They have three sons, Bradley, Gray, and Walker. [18]

Bean is Protestant. [19] [20]

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Aaron Bean
Rep. Aaron Bean official photo, 118th Congress.jpg
Official portrait, 2023
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Florida's 4th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 12th district

2000–2008
Succeeded by
Florida Senate
Preceded by Member of the Florida Senate
from the 4th district

2012–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by President pro tempore of the Florida Senate
2020–2023
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida's 4th congressional district

2023–present
Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by United States representatives by seniority
357th
Succeeded by