Mike Parson
American politician, Governor of Missouri
Born
September 17th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 57th Governor of Missouri. Held various political positions within the state, including Lieutenant Governor from 2017 to 2018. In addition to state leadership roles, contributed to agriculture and rural development initiatives. Focused on economic growth, education reform, and public safety during tenure.
Served as Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
Elected as Governor of Missouri in 2018
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