Matt Blunt
Matt Blunt (born November 20, 1970) is an American politician. He was the Governor of Missouri from 2005 to 2009. He is a member of the U.S. Republican Party.
Matt Blunt | |
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| 54th Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Lieutenant | Peter Kinder |
| Preceded by | Bob Holden |
| Succeeded by | Jay Nixon |
| 37th Missouri Secretary of State | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 10, 2005 | |
| Governor | Bob Holden |
| Preceded by | Bekki Cook |
| Succeeded by | Robin Carnahan |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Phillip Wannemacher |
| Succeeded by | Brad Roark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1970 Greene County, Missouri |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Melanie A. Blunt |
| Relations | Leroy Blunt (grandfather) Roy Blunt (father) |
| Children | William Branch Blunt (age 19) Brooks Anderson Blunt (age 14) |
| Residence | Springfield, Missouri |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Profession | Naval officer |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Battles/wars | Operation Support Democracy Operation Enduring Freedom |
Blunt was born on November 20, 1970 in Greene County, Missouri. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy. He is married to Melanie Blunt. They have two children.
Matt Blunt Media
Governor Matt Blunt visits Louisiana
Col. Steve Arthur presents Missouri Governor Matt Blunt with an American flag flown on a combat mission over Afghanistan and certificate following a bill-signing ceremony in Warrensburg, Missouri in 2008
Other websites
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