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Mike Parson
| Mike Parson | ||
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| Missouri State Senate District 28 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 2005-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Wheatland High School, 1973 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Army | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 17, 1955 | |
| Place of birth | Clinton, MO | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Parson attended the University of Hawaii and University of Maryland. He has worked as Sheriff of Polk County and served in the United States Army.
He is a member of the American Legion, Bolivar Chamber of Commerce Board, Missouri Cattlemens Association, Missouri Farm Bureau, National Sheriffs Association, Missouri Sheriffs Missouri Association of Counties for Budget Procedure, and Optimist Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Parson served on the following committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight, Chair | ||||
| • Small Business, Insurance and Industry, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Parson served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Legislative Research | ||||
| • Small Business, Insurance and Industry, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Wetlands | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Parson served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Utilities | ||||
Issues
No New Taxes Pledge
In Missouri for 2011, a minority of lawmakers signed the "No New Taxes Pledge." Only four out of 34 state Senate members signed the pledge. Out of 163 state House members, only 35 lawmakers have signed.
Parson signed the pledge.[2]
Presidential preference
2012
Mike Parson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Parson won election to the Missouri State Senate.
| Missouri State Senate, District 28 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mike Parson (R)
|
47,380 | |||
| Bennie Hatfield (C) | 9,213 | |||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Mike Parson ran unopposed for District 133 of the Missouri House of Representatives. [4]
Mike Parson raised $100,345 for his campaign.[5]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 133 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Parson (R) | 14,325 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Parson was up for election to Senate District 28, he collected $524,264 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Parson For State Representative | $98,866 |
| Sinquefield, Rex A & Jeanne C | $25,000 |
| Leadership for Tomorrow | $21,181 |
| Friends of Tilley | $11,000 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which Parson was up for re-election to House District 133, he collected $100,345 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Union Pacific Railroad | $4,325 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $4,225 |
| BNSF Railway | $2,825 |
| ALTRIA | $2,325 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Parson was up for re-election to House District 133, he collected $51,075 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $3,550 |
| Ameristar Casinos | $1,875 |
| Missouri County Collectors Association | $650 |
| Missouri Insurance Coalition | $650 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Parson was up for election to House District 133, he collected $41,579 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Parson, Mike & Teresa | $6,000 |
| 7Th Republican Congressional District Cmte | $3,025 |
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | $1,200 |
| Empire District Electric Co | $600 |
Recent news
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Mike Parson News Feed
- Grisamore decides against resignation after email threat last Friday - The Missouri Times
- How would you vote on Missouri's 'Right-to-Farm' amendment? - KBIA
- Arkansas Hog Operation Highlights Debate Over Right to Farm - OzarksFirst.com
- Homebuilder incentive awaits Senate third reading - The Missouri Times
- Grisamore threatens resignation if omnibus isn't taken up by Senate - The Missouri Times
- Missouri voters to see farming Constitutional Amendment on 2013 ballot - The Ozarks Sentinel
- ISRS legislation stalls in Senate - The Missouri Times
- Prevailing Wage Exemption For Maintenance Projects Likely Dead Following Mo ... - St. Louis Public Radio
- With conference report almost completely signed, SB114 future remains unknown - The Missouri Times
- Missouri Senate opponents squelch electric utility surcharge bill - Lake Expo
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Mike Parson
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Parson
- ↑ "Minority of state lawmakers sign ‘no-new-taxes’ pledge," Missouri Watchdog, November 16, 2010
- ↑ Mitt Romney, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Missouri Leaders," January 12, 2012
- ↑ Missouri House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Parson's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Campaign contributions on Follow the Money
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