Mike Parson

Mike Parson
47th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Assumed office
January 9, 2017
Governor Eric Greitens
Preceded by Peter Kinder
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 28th district
In office
January 5, 2011 – January 4, 2017
Preceded by Delbert Scott
Succeeded by Vacant
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
Personal details
Born (1955-09-17) September 17, 1955
Clinton, Missouri, U.S.
Political party Republican
Education University of Maryland, College Park
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Website Government website
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch  United States Army

Michael L. "Mike" Parson (born September 17, 1955) is an American politician and former law enforcement officer who serves as the 47th and current Lieutenant Governor of Missouri. He was a Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 28th district from 2011-2017. Previously, 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.[1]

Early life

Mike Parson was born in Clinton, Missouri and raised on a farm in Hickory County. Following graduation from Wheatland (Missouri) High School in 1973 Parson served six years in the US Army.[2] He received higher education at the University of Maryland and University of Hawaii.

Missouri House of Representatives

Parson served twelve years as Polk County sheriff before first being elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004. He was subsequently reelected in 2006 and 2008.

Missouri Senate

In 2010 Parson survived a tough primary campaign against two fellow Republican state representatives, Ed Emery and Larry Wilson. In the November general election he defeated Constitution Party candidate Bennie Hatfield to win his first term in the Missouri Senate.[3]

Committee assignments

Sen. Parson served on the following committees during the 96th General Assembly:
  • Vice-Chairman - Agriculture, Food Production & Outdoor Resources.
  • Vice-Chairman - Small Business, Insurance & Industry.
  • Member - Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & The Environment.

Lieutenant Governor of Missouri

Parson was sworn in along with Governor Eric Greitens on January 9, 2017.

Electoral History

Missouri 28th District State Senator Republican Primary 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Parson 14,518 47.4% Winner
Republican Larry Wilson 9,590 31.3%
Republican Ed Emery 6,533 21.3%
Missouri 28th District State Senator General Election 2010
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Parson 47,380 83.7% Winner
Constitution Bennie B. Hatfield 9,213 16.3%
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Republican Primary 2016[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Parson 331,367 51.505% Winner
Republican Bev Randles 282,134 43.852%
Republican AC Dienoff 29,872 4.643%
Missouri Lieutenant Governor Election 2016[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Mike Parson 1,495,392 52.927% Winner
Democratic Russ Carnahan 1,168,947 42.289%
Libertarian Steven R. Hedrick 69,253 2.505%
Green Jennifer Leach 66,490 2.405%

References

  1. ↑ http://www.senate.mo.gov/11info/Members/D28/bio.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.house.mo.gov/bio.aspx?year=2009&district=133
  3. ↑ http://www.sos.mo.gov/enrweb/raceresults.asp?eid=283&oid=63345&arc=1
  4. ↑ http://enrarchives.sos.mo.gov/enrnet/
  5. ↑ http://enrarchives.sos.mo.gov/enrnet/
Political offices
Preceded by
Peter Kinder		 Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
2017–present 		Incumbent


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