Senator Doug Beck
Senator Doug Beck was elected in 2020 to represent the residents of the 1st Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served two terms in the House of Representatives from 2016-2020. During his time in the House, he was the ranking minority member of the Economic Development and Workforce Development Committees and also served on the Veterans and Children and Families Committees.
Senator Beck defends workers and their rights, promotes public education, encourages job creation and champions affordable health care for all. He is an adamant supporter of public safety and first responders.
Aside from his legislative duties, Sen. Beck enjoys a 34-year career as a proud pipefitter and member of UA Local 562. He served on the Affton School Board for nine years, including two years as president. During his tenure, he expanded early childhood education and increased opportunities for students pursuing STEM careers.
Born and raised in St. Louis County, Sen. Beck graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1983 and attended St. Louis Community College. He has been married for 35 years to his wife, Marilyn, has two children and three grandchildren.
Prior Legislative Service:
House of Representatives: 2016 – 2020
Statewide Committees:
Career and Technical Advisory Council
Missouri Health Facilities Review Commission
Missouri Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdiscinplinary Council
Senator Beck’s 2022 Legislative Review
Senate Committee Membership
Standing
AdministrationEconomic Development and Tax Policy
Education and Workforce Development
General Laws
Governmental Accountability
Statutory
Joint Committee on AgricultureJoint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
Task Force
Task Force on Distributed Energy Resources and Net MeteringSelect
Select Committee on the Protection of Missouri Assets From Foreign Adversaries
