JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Republican Party released the following statement on Governor Parson’s appointment of Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe to serve as Lieutenant Governor: 

“Having a qualified Lieutenant Governor is crucial for effective governance, and Governor Parson made the correct choice for Missouri in appointing Mike Kehoe to that position,” said Chris Nuelle, a spokesperson for the Missouri Republican Party.

Nuelle continued, “Mike Kehoe’s valuable experience as a small business owner, his push for meaningful reforms in the Missouri legislature, and his dedication to improving the lives of Missourians make him a great choice to aid Governor Parson in his mission to move Missouri forward. We look forward to working with him to enact quality legislation and bring conservative measures to Missouri.”