Career
Beard lost his campaign for re-election to Bob Hager in 2010. Beard is currently the Democratic candidate for Senate District 28, which after redistricting, included part of the old House District 16. The Senate seat does not have an incumbent.
Beard was raised in Bedminster, New Jersey.
He attended Rutgers University and the University of Miami. Along with being a politician, Beard is also the owner and operator of Beard Welding and Machine.
He is a member in the following organizations:
Winneshiek County Conservation Board
Trout Unlimited
Pheasants Forever.