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The governor of Missouri is the head of government of the U.S. state of Missouri and the commander-in-chief of the Missouri National Guard. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Missouri Legislature, to convene the legislature and grant pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
This is a list of governors of Missouri since its territory became part of the United States. Thirty-eight of the governors have been Democratic. Fifteen have been Republican. One has been Liberal Republican.
Missouri was part of the Louisiana Purchase in which the United States purchased from France in 1803. In its first year it was part of Louisiana. In 1804 all of the territory above what is modern-day Louisiana was broken off and administered by a governor based in St. Louis, Missouri until statehood.. Prior to the purchase both France and Spain administered the territory in a similar manner.
Governors. Photos of Select Governors. Alexander McNair. 1820-24. Herbert Spencer Hadley. 1909-13. Warren Hearnes. 1965-73. Click here to view portraits of Missouri's governors on Flickr.
View the results of the 2024 Missouri election for governor. See live maps of the results by county as votes are tabulated on Election Day. Mute marquee updates. Updated: 1:54 PM ET.
Michael L. Parson. 57th Governor of Missouri. Governor Parson is a veteran who served six years in the U.S. Army. He served more than 22 years in law enforcement as the sheriff of Polk County. He also served in the Missouri House of Representatives from 2005-2011, in the Missouri Senate from 2011-2017, and as Lieutenant Governor in 2017-2018.
List of governors of Missouri. The governor of Missouri is the head of government of the U.S. state of Missouri and the commander-in-chief of the Missouri National Guard. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Missouri Legislature, to convene the legislature and grant pardons ...
Governor's Name State Time in Office Party; Gov. Eric Greitens: Missouri: 2017 - 2018 : Republican: Gov. Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon: Missouri: 2009 - 2017
List of Missouri State Governors. The US50 - Missouri is a extensive guide to the history and historic events from the state of Missouri.
Missouri Governor Election Results. Updated Nov. 9, 2024, 6:05 PM ET. Share full article. State Results. President Senate Track the House How Voters Shifted Trump’s Agenda State Results.