Mike Kehoe
Governor
Republican
Missouri
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About
Michael Leo Kehoe is an American politician serving as the 58th governor of Missouri since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 48th lieutenant governor of Missouri from 2018 to 2025. Kehoe previously served in the Missouri Senate, representing the state's 6th senatorial district, and was majority leader from 2015 to 2018. On June 18, 2018, Governor Mike Parson appointed Kehoe as Missouri's lieutenant governor. Parson and Kehoe were elected to a full term in 2020.
This seat isn't on the 2026 ballot; the current term ends Jan 8, 2029.
Veto override: 2/3 of members elected in each chamber
Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026
Executive Record
This term, since 2025Latest executive orders
- No. 26-19|9.30.26Gov. Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency and suspends red dye diesel restrictions until October 30, 2026.
- No. 26-18|9.16.26Gov. Mike Kehoe orders entities receiving state funding to implement minimum standards governing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology.
- No. 26-17|8.25.26Gov. Mike Kehoe establishes the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force to develop recommendations for a statewide child welfare safety universal standard. (Aug. 25)
- No. 26-16|7.10.26Gov. Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to the ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems.
- No. 26-15|6.10.26Gov. Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to the severe weather event starting on June 4, 2026.
- No. 26-14|5.19.26Gov. Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to the ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems.
- No. 26-13|4.30.26Gov. Mike Kehoe extends Executive Order 26-10 until May 31, 2026.
- No. 26-12|4.17.26Gov. Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency and directs the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan be activated in response to the ongoing and forecasted severe storm systems.
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In the news
- OFFICIAL HEADLINES5d ago
Kehoe declares state of emergency, signs order cutting diesel-related restrictions amid skyrocketing prices
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES19d ago
Kehoe signs executive order to restrict use of license plate cameras
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES21d ago
Kehoe announces $10 million in grants to Blue Shield communities
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES1mo ago
Schaefer named new Office of Administration commissioner; Buxton becomes DNR director
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2mo ago
Missouri law allowing divorces during pregnancy goes into effect Aug. 28
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2mo ago
MoDOT evaluating rural highways for potential 75 mph speed limits
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES2mo ago
Several state politicians to attend Missouri State Fair Governor's Ham Breakfast
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