Tom Schweich
State Auditor of Missouri
Born
1960
65 years ago
Died
February 26th, 2015
10 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 36th State Auditor of Missouri from 2011 until 2015. Held positions in both law and politics throughout a career that spanned decades. Practiced law in various capacities and engaged in public service. Ran for governor of Missouri in 2016 and contributed to discussions on government accountability and reform. Tragically passed away in 2015.
Served as State Auditor of Missouri
Ran for governor of Missouri in 2016
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