Kent Haden is a Republican representative for Missouri's 43rd District in the Missouri House of Representatives, serving since his election in November 2018. Born around 1951 in Fulton, Missouri, he represents Audrain, Callaway, and Monroe counties and was reelected to his final term, defeating opponent Erik Richardson with strong majorities . A former veterinarian and executive at MFA , the state's largest agricultural cooperative, Haden has focused on rural and agricultural issues, including twice proposing legislation to restrict farm inspections to only state, federal agencies, or county sheriffs.

Education and Political Experience

Haden's upbringing in a rural community shaped his career as a veterinarian before he joined MFA, where he gained deep involvement in agricultural production. His political experience includes first winning the primary in August 2018 and general election in November 2018; he considered running eight years earlier, prior to his Department of Agriculture role. No specific details on formal education are available from public records.