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The current governor is Republican Mike Parson, who took office on June 1, 2018. He is ineligible to run in the 2024 election -or any future election--since he served more than two years of the unexpired term of predecessor Eric Greitens .
Aug 6, 2024 · Crystal Quade won the Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, defeating Mike Hamra by 19 percentage points when the race was called.
- Lauren Kendrick
- The Show-Me State. The most common moniker that you'll hear for Missouri is the Show-Me State. While this isn't an official nickname, it's one that is used often by Missourians and has also featured on the state's license plate.
- Bullion State. Bullion State is an old-fashioned nickname for Missouri, but one that was used in reference to the state's successful silver mining history.
- Cave State. Tennessee might take the title for the US state with the most caves, but Missouri comes in at a close second. And it has the Cave State nickname to prove it.
- Lead State. While it's not a very common nickname anymore, you might hear Missouri being referred to as the Lead State. Southeast Missouri has been mining lead since before the 1700s.
Jun 18, 2024 · Now, after eight years of near-total GOP control of Missouri state government, Quade believes the state’s voters are ready to move on and place Democrats like her in the governor’s mansion.
- Jason Rosenbaum
Jan 26, 2024 · Mike Parson did not plan on becoming Missouri’s governor in 2018. The lieutenant governor was thrust into the role when Eric Greitens resigned under a cloud of scandal. Six years and a reelection later, Parson gave his final State of the State address to the Missouri General Assembly on Wednesday.
Aug 7, 2024 · SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade and Current Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will compete for Missouri governor in the November general election. The...
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Jul 26, 2024 · He eventually rose to become Senate majority leader, and when Mike Parson took over as governor following Eric Greitens’ 2018 resignation, he appointed Kehoe to serve as lieutenant governor.
