Jansen Owen for District Attorney

About the Candidate

Jansen T. Owen

Jansen Owen is a conservative leader with a proven record to match. He has fought to protect taxpayers, defend families, and strengthen criminal penalties for those who prey on the innocent. Committed to fighting crime and improving public safety, he will take that same fight to our courthouses as our next District Attorney.

Jansen Owen is serving his second term in the Mississippi House of Representatives, where he proudly represents District 106, including portions of Pearl River and Lamar Counties. Since first being elected in 2019, Representative Owen has built a reputation as one of the Legislature's most conservative voices.

Throughout his time in office, Jansen has led the fight to protect Mississippi families by cracking down on violent criminals, child predators, human traffickers, and drug dealers poisoning our communities with fentanyl. He has championed legislation to strengthen penalties against those who prey on children, expand the death penalty for the most heinous crimes against minors, and ensure fentanyl traffickers face serious prison time for the devastation they cause.

As Vice Chairman of the Judiciary B Committee, Jansen has been on the front lines of advancing public safety legislation and supporting law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day. He also serves on the Education, Transportation, Agriculture, Elections & Apportionment, County Affairs, and Youth & Family Affairs Committees, where he consistently fights for policies that uphold law and order and protect Mississippi communities.

Jansen Owen with his sons Darby and Mabry

Jansen is a steadfast defender of the Constitution, a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, and a firm believer that government's first responsibility is to protect innocent citizens from criminals. He has consistently worked to ensure repeat offenders and violent criminals are held fully accountable for their actions.

Before serving in the Legislature, Jansen dedicated his career to public service and the legal system, serving as Chief Deputy Chancery Clerk, Deputy Circuit Clerk, and Law Clerk to the County Court in Pearl River County.

He earned his law degree from Tulane Law School, where he served as Managing Editor of the Tulane Law Review, worked as a student defense attorney in the Tulane Criminal Justice Clinic, and prosecuted criminal cases as a student prosecutor under Mississippi's Limited Practice Act in the Second Circuit Court District.

Outside the Capitol, Representative Owen practices law as founder and managing attorney of Owen Law Firm, PLLC. He remains active in his communities and in organizations that support constitutional rights, conservative values, and the rule of law, including the National Rifle Association and the Federalist Society.

In addition to his legislative and civilian legal career, Jansen proudly serves as Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer in the Mississippi Army National Guard, where he is attached to the 168th Engineer Brigade out of Vicksburg, Mississippi. His military service reflects his continued commitment to defending the rule of law, serving his state and country, and protecting Mississippi families both in and out of uniform.

Jansen lives in Pearl River County with his two sons, Darby and Mabry. As a Christian, conservative, and lifelong public servant, he remains committed to fighting for safer communities, stronger families, and a justice system that puts victims first and criminals behind bars.

Education

Tulane University Law School
J.D. (2019)
University of Southern Mississippi
B.A. with Honors (2016)
Pearl River Community College
A.A. with High Honors (2014)

Bar Admissions

  • Mississippi
  • U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. District Courts
    • Southern District of Mississippi
    • Northern District of Mississippi

Associations

  • Mississippi Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Pearl River County Bar Association
  • The Federalist Society
  • National Rifle Association

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