# Mike Parson Mike Parson (b. 1955) is a Republican politician who served as **Governor of Missouri from June 2018 to January 2025**. He ascended to the office from the lieutenant governorship upon the resignation of **[[Eric Greitens]]**, won a full term in 2020, and was succeeded by **[[Mike Kehoe]]**. > [!note] Stub > Minimal page created to anchor wikilinks. Expand with Parson's pre-political background (farming, sheriff), gubernatorial record, and pardons/clemency actions.