Mike Kehoe
Mike Kehoe | |
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| 48th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | |
| Assumed office June 18, 2018 | |
| Governor | Mike Parson |
| Preceded by | Mike Parson |
| Majority Leader of the Missouri Senate | |
| In office September 15, 2015 – June 18, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Richard |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – June 18, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Carl M. Vogel |
| Succeeded by | Mike Bernskoetter (Elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1962 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Claudia |
| Children | 4 |
Mike Kehoe (born January 17, 1962) is an American politician currently serving as the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, in office since June 18, 2018. A Republican, Kehoe was previously a member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 6th district.[1] On June 18, 2018, Kehoe was appointed by Governor Mike Parson as Missouri's lieutenant governor.
Early life
Kehoe was born and raised in the St. Louis area by his single-parent mother, the youngest of six children. His father left the family when he was only one year old. He attended Chaminade College Preparatory School.[2]
Missouri Senate
Kehoe was appointed by Governor Matt Blunt to the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission in 2005.[3] Without having held elected office before, Kehoe ran for the 6th District State Senate seat in 2010 to succeed Carl Vogel. In a close Republican primary, he defeated three other candidates to advance to the 2010 general election, where he ran unopposed.[4]
During the 96th General Assembly, Senator Kehoe served on the following committees:[1]
- Vice-Chairman, Transportation Committee
- Member, Education Committee
- Member, Commerce Committee
- Member, Consumer Protection Committee
- Member, Energy & the Environment Committee
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri
On June 18, 2018, Governor Mike Parson appointed Kehoe as Lieutenant Governor. The appointment comes with legal uncertainty, as a state law (not the Constitution of Missouri) states that the governor can fill all vacancies "other than in the offices of lieutenant governor, state senator or representative, sheriff, or recorder of deeds in the city of St. Louis". The Contstitution of Missouri states "The governor shall fill all vacancies in public offices unless otherwise provided by law, and his appointees shall serve until their successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified." Parson stated that he believed that the Constitution gave him authority to tap Kehoe as lieutenant governor.[5][6] The Democrats lost their lawsuit in the Cole County Circuit Court due to a lack of standing and the vagueness of the state law which states it can't be done, but does not provide a process to fill the position. That lawsuit is currently on appeal in the Missouri Supreme Court, Appeal No. SC97284,[7] with oral argument scheduled for November 7, 2018.
Personal life
At age 25, Kehoe began working for Osage Industries, a company involved with auto parts and the manufacturing of ambulances.[8] After selling Osage Industries in 1992, he purchased an auto dealership in Jefferson City, Missouri, but sold it shortly after entering politics.[9] Kehoe and his wife Claudia are the parents of four children.[10]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Mike Kehoe | 12,250 | 39.7% | ||
| Republican | Kenny Jones | 10,201 | 33.0% | ||
| Republican | Bill Deeken | 5,133 | 16.6% | ||
| Republican | Harry Otto | 3,282 | 10.6% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Mike Kehoe | 52,402 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Kehoe | 25,142 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Kehoe | 37,561 | 79.1% | ||
| Democratic | Mollie Kristen Freebairn | 9,937 | 20.9% | ||
References
- ^ a b "Senator Mike Kehoe". Senate.mo.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ Watson, Bob (2018-06-24). "Lt. Gov. Kehoe talks about transition to statewide job". News Tribune. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-01-19.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "2010 Primary Election – State Senator – District 6". Missouri Secretary of State. 2010-08-24. Archived from the original on 2010-10-05. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2012-10-05 suggested (help); Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Hancock, Jason (2018-06-18). "Gov. Parson picks his replacement as lieutenant governor, reopening a legal debate". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "State senator Mike Kehoe appointed Missouri lieutenant governor". FOX2now.com. 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ Appellants' Brief. Darrell Cope and the Missouri Democratic Party v. Michael L. Parson and Mike Kehoe, S.W.3d (Mo. August 13, 2018).
- ^ "Osage Ambulances". Osage Ambulances. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Jefferson City Car Dealership Announces Sale of Company". KOMU 8. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- ^ "Senator Mike Kehoe". Senate.mo.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Official Election Returns: State of Missouri General Election - November 2, 2010 General Election" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. November 30, 2010. p. 3. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ "State of Missouri - Primary Election, August 05, 2014". Missouri Secretary of State. August 5, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- ^ "State of Missouri - General Election, November 04, 2014". Missouri Secretary of State. December 3, 2014. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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