Jansen Owen

Representative Jansen Owen is a Republican serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 106 since January 2020. He is currently the youngest serving member of the Mississippi Legislature.

Jansen Tosh Owen was born on July 2, 1993, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was raised in Poplarville, Mississippi, and is a graduate of the Poplarville School District. Owen is married to the former Colbie Marshall and is of the Baptist denomination.

Owen has deep roots in his community, where he has started a small business, planted roots with his family, and opened a law practice. His commitment to public service extends beyond elected office—he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard in 2016 and later commissioned as a judge advocate.

Education

Owen's educational path demonstrates a commitment to both civic engagement and legal training:

• Pearl River Community College: Associate's degree; also founded the first College Republicans chapter at the institution and served as treasurer of the Mississippi Federation of College Republicans
• University of Southern Mississippi: Bachelor's degree in political science
• Tulane University Law School: Juris Doctor , where he served as a managing editor of the Tulane Law Review

Owen was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 2019.

Political Experience

Prior to his election to the state legislature, Owen gained extensive experience in local government and Republican politics:

• Circuit Clerk's Office: Worked full-time as a deputy for over four years while earning his bachelor's degree through night and online classes
• Chancery Clerk's Office: Served as Chief Deputy Chancery Clerk for eight months
• Republican Party Activism: Spent four years on the Pearl River County Republican Executive Committee and dedicated years to electing conservative candidates

Owen's path to the legislature began when he challenged incumbent Representative John Glen Corley in the 2019 Republican Primary election, winning decisively with 60.4% of the vote in the runoff.

As a state representative, Owen serves on multiple committees including Apportionment and Elections, Transportation, Judiciary B, Agriculture, Youth and Family Affairs, Business and Commerce, Education, Rules, and State Affairs. He is also a member of the National Rifle Association, the Pearl River County Bar Association, the Mississippi Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and The Federalist Society.