Daniel Jay Hegeman (born March 4, 1963) is a Republican member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 12th district, which covers parts of northwestern Missouri. He was first elected unopposed in 2014.Hegeman previously served as president of the Andrew County Farm Bureau, member of the Nodaway County Economic Development Board, and member of the Maryville and Savannah Chambers of Commerce. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 1991 until 2003.