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John Watson (Missouri)
John Watson was the interim Missouri State Auditor from February 2015–April 2015. He was first appointed to the position by Gov. Jay Nixon (D) February 27, 2015, following the death of recently re-elected Missouri State Auditor Thomas Schweich (R). Watson was relieved of his interim post April 27, 2015, when Nicole Galloway was sworn in as Schweich's permanent successor. Nixon selected Galloway to serve the remainder of Schweich's unexpired term, ending January 2019.[1]
Watson passed away on August 28, 2020.[2]
Biography
Education
- Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri-Columbia
- J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia[1]
Career
Watson served as a senior advisor to Gov. Nixon prior to his appointment as interim auditor. He worked as chief of staff to Nixon from his time as attorney general in 1997 until December 2014. Watson has also worked in finance departments at Emerson Electric and the state Department of Economic Development.[1]
Political career
Missouri State Auditor (February 2015–April 2015)
Watson served as interim auditor from his appointment February 27, 2015, until April 27, 2015, when Nicole Galloway's appointment took effect.[1] He replaced Thomas Schweich (R), who died of a self-inflicted gunshot on February 26.[3]
Appointments
2015
Watson was appointed interim state auditor by Gov. Jay Nixon (D) on February 27, 2015.[1]
Personal
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Watson and his wife, Julie Watson, have three children and resided in Jefferson City, Missouri.[1]
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 CBS St. Louis, "Gov. Nixon Appoints John Watson as Interim State Auditor," February 27, 2015
- ↑ St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "John Watson, St. Charles Co. counselor and ex-gubernatorial aide, dead at 61," August 29, 2020
- ↑ The New York Times, "Police Say Thomas Schweich, Candidate for Missouri Governor, Killed Himself," February 26, 2015
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| Preceded by Thomas Schweich (R) |
Missouri State Auditor February 2015-April 2015 |
Succeeded by Nicole Galloway |
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