Joshua Brown (politician)

In 1950, Brown ran for the state legislature, challenging incumbent State Senator Clyde Cretsinger for re-election in the 39th district, which included Arthur, Blaine, Deuel, Garden, Grant, Hooker, Keith, Logan, McPherson, and Thomas counties.^[5][6] In the primary election, Cretsinger placed first by a wide margin, winning 52 percent of the vote to Brown's 35 percent.^[7] They advanced to the general election,^[8] where Brown narrowly won, defeating Cretsinger, 52–48 percent.^[7][9]

Brown ran for re-election in 1952, and was challenged by rancher Robert Geisert.^[10] In the primary election, Brown placed first, winning 60 percent of the vote to Geisert's 40 percent.^[11] Brown ultimately defeated Geisert by a wide margin, receiving 59 percent of the vote to Geisert's 41 percent.^[11][12]

On April 12, 1954, Brown resigned from office, citing ill health. Former State Senator Clyde Cretsinger was appointed to succeed him.^[13]

Brown died on October 25, 1957.^[14]