Mike Parson
Michael L. Parson (born September 17, 1955) is an American politician and former law enforcement officer. He is the 57th and current Governor of Missouri since June 1, 2018. He was the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri from January 9, 2017, until becoming governor in June 2018. He became governor when Eric Greitens resigned on June 1, 2018.[1]
Mike Parson | |
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| 57th Governor of Missouri | |
| Assumed office June 1, 2018 | |
| Lieutenant | Mike Kehoe |
| Preceded by | Eric Greitens |
| 47th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – June 1, 2018 | |
| Governor | Eric Greitens |
| Preceded by | Peter Kinder |
| Succeeded by | Mike Kehoe |
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 4, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Delbert Scott |
| Succeeded by | Sandy Crawford |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 133rd district | |
| In office January 2005 – January 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Ronnie Miller |
| Succeeded by | Sue Entlicher |
| Sheriff of Polk County | |
| In office 1993–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Simmons |
| Succeeded by | Steven Bruce |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1955 Wheatland, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Teresa Parson |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park University of Hawaii, Manoa |
| Website | Government website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1975–1981 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
Parson was a Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 28th district from 2011 to 2017. Parson served three terms in the Missouri House of Representatives from the 133rd district (2005–2011). Parson served as the Majority Caucus Whip in the Senate during the 96th General Assembly.[2]
On September 23, 2020, Parson and his wife both tested positive for COVID-19.[3]
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Parson as Polk County Sheriff
State Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, proposes SB-113 and testifies at the House Elections Committee on Monday, February 20, 2012. The committee voted 7 to 2 in favor of the bill. (Jiselle Macalaguin/KOMU)
Parson being sworn in as Governor of Missouri in 2018 by Mary Rhodes Russell alongside his wife Teresa
Parson at a press conference in 2019
Parson signing a bill in 2019
Parson wearing a face mask in October 2020
Parson (far right) at the White House in July 2020 with Vice President Mike Pence, President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump during an event encouraging school re-opening
Parson receiving his COVID-19 vaccine in February 2021
Mike and Teresa Parson in 2020
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References
- ↑ "Gov. Eric Greitens resigns effective June 1. A look at his rise and fall". stltoday.com.
- ↑ "Senator Mike Parson". Senate.mo.gov. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ↑ Erickson, Kurt (September 23, 2020). Parson, his wife both test positive for COVID-19; governor postpones travel, debate. https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/parson-his-wife-both-test-positive-for-covid-19-governor-postpones-travel-debate/article_41f02713-3067-5199-9358-a48af21af2f6.html. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
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