Current Role:
U.S. Representative for Florida's 4th congressional district (January 7, 2023–present)
Previous roles:
Florida State Senator, 4th district (2012–2022)
President Pro Tempore, Florida Senate (dates within 2012–2022)
Chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Florida Senate
Chairman, Duval Delegation, Florida Senate (final term)
Florida House of Representatives, 12th district (2000–2008)
Education:
B.S. in Finance, Jacksonville University, 1989
Attended, Florida School of Banking, 2000
Attended, Florida Auctioneer Academy, 2010
Background:
Born January 25, 1967, Fernandina Beach, Florida
Married to Abby Bean; three sons: Bradley, Gray, Walker
Protestant/Christian
Career:
Businessman; opened an insurance agency
Rescued and managed a local Putt-Putt golf business with wife
Active in community business and workforce development
Political positions:
Republican
Advocates for lowering taxes, pro-business and pro-family policies, school choice, and border security
Opposed Medicaid expansion under the ACA; opposed in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
Supports Israel; voted for U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria
Legislative achievements:
Helped establish Florida Health Choices marketplace
Chaired key committees in the Florida Senate
Instrumental in regional advocacy for Northeast Florida
Voted for Senate Bill 86 (2021)
Controversies:
Criticized for accepting health care company contributions and for voting to cut education funding in the 2008 state budget
Voted against in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants, attracting criticism
Biography (100 words):
Aaron Bean is the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 4th congressional district, serving since January 2023. Previously, he spent a decade in the Florida Senate and eight years in the Florida House, where he became known for championing pro-business, pro-family, and regional advocacy initiatives. A Jacksonville University graduate, Bean also built a career as a businessman, owning an insurance agency and rescuing a local Putt-Putt golf business. A lifelong Republican, he supports school choice, lower taxes, border security, and Israel. Bean lives in Fernandina Beach with his wife Abby and their three sons, prioritizing public service and community involvement.
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Political_Party: Republican
Current_Position: Representative
