Mike Parson

Michael L. Parson (born September 17, 1955) is an American politician and former law enforcement officer. He was the 57th Governor of Missouri from June 1, 2018 until January 13, 2025. 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
57th Governor of Missouri
In office June 1, 2018 – January 13, 2025
Lieutenant	Mike Kehoe
Preceded by	Eric Greitens
Succeeded by	Mike Kehoe
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	(1955-09-17) September 17, 1955 (age 70) 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]