Michael Burton (politician)
Michael Burton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Beck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Affton, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Michael Burton is an American politician and former theatre performer serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 92nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.
Early life and education
Burton was born in Affton, Missouri. He graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis and briefly attended Lindenwood University, though he left the school to move to New York City and perform on Broadway.[1][2]
Career
In 2001, Burton originated the role of Ben Rogers in the Broadway production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He also appeared on the cast recording of the show.[3][4] Burton returned to Missouri in 2011 and worked as a teacher. He became involved with local politics and activism when he joined a movement to prevent the construction of a housing development on the site of Tower Tee, a historic golf course. Burton was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Burton | 11,030 | 55.47% | ||
| Republican | Bill Heisse | 8,854 | 44.53% | ||
| Total votes | 19,884 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Burton | 1,731 | 51.67% | ||
| Democratic | Kenny Edgar | 1,619 | 48.33% | ||
| Total votes | 3,350 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Burton | 7,235 | 51.17% | −4.30 | |
| Republican | Bob Mahacek | 6,903 | 48.83% | +4.30 | |
| Total votes | 14,138 | 100.00% | |||
References
- ^ "About Mike". Michael Burton for State Representative. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ Eaker, Elise (2021-04-16). "Freshmen to Watch: Michael Burton". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Michael Burton Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, a CurtainUp review". www.curtainup.com. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Michael Burton (Missouri House candidate)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri House of Representatives. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.