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Governor of Missouri

Mike Kehoe

Republican · Missouri

Former Lieutenant Governor of Missouri who won the 2024 gubernatorial election. Former auto dealer and state senator from Jefferson City. Succeeded Mike Parson. Focus on economic development, education, and public safety in Missouri.

Record

Business-focused conservative governor building on Missouri's economic development track record. Supports tax cuts, workforce development, and attracting major employers to the state. Prioritizes public safety and agricultural interests.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

  • MO HB 594 — Capital Gains Income Tax Elimination (Signed into law, Jul 10, 2025)
    Eliminates Missouri's state income tax on long-term capital gains for individuals — making Missouri the first state to fully repeal capital gains taxation.
  • MO SB 71 — Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act (Signed into law, Jul 10, 2025)
    Expands education incentives, child-care assistance, and survivor benefits for Missouri first responders and their families to address recruitment and retention shortages.
  • MO HB 495 — State Control Board for St. Louis Metropolitan Police (Signed into law, Jul 10, 2025)
    Returns oversight of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to a state-appointed citizen board, reversing the city's 2013 local-control structure.
  • MO FY2026 Budget — FY 2026 State Operating Budget (~$50.8B) (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2025)
    Signed Missouri's ~$50.8B FY 2026 budget after issuing 208 line-item vetoes totaling roughly $300 million in general revenue. Funds the K-12 foundation formula and $375M for school transportation; $50 million directly allocated to the MOScholars Empowerment Scholarship Account (a first for Missouri).

Executive orders & directives

  • MO EO 25-02 — Operation Relentless Pursuit (In effect, Jan 21, 2025)
    Established a regional anti-crime initiative emphasizing intelligence-led policing and cross-jurisdictional collaboration between state, county, and municipal agencies.
  • MO EO 25-05 — Immigration Status Data Collection (In effect, Jan 21, 2025)
    Directs the Department of Public Safety and Missouri State Highway Patrol to collect immigration-status data on individuals charged with crimes in Missouri.

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