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*Cooperman, Jeannette (April 14, 2016). [https://www.stlmag.com/news/can-eric-greitens-become-missouri-s-next-governor/ A Closer Look at Eric Greitens, Missouri's Governor-Elect]. ''stlmag.com''. Retrieved February 9, 2017. | *Cooperman, Jeannette (April 14, 2016). [https://www.stlmag.com/news/can-eric-greitens-become-missouri-s-next-governor/ A Closer Look at Eric Greitens, Missouri's Governor-Elect]. ''stlmag.com''. Retrieved February 9, 2017. | ||
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Revision as of 02:41, February 10, 2017
| Eric Greitens | |
|---|---|
| 56th Governor of Missouri From: January 9, 2017 – present | |
| Lieutenant | Mike Parson |
| Predecessor | Jay Nixon |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) | Sheena Chestnut |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | Navy |
| Service Years | 2001–2017 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Commands | Joint Special Operations Task Unit Mark V Special Operations Craft Detachment |
| Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Combat Action Ribbon Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal |
Eric Robert Greitens (born April 10, 1974) is the 56th and current governor of Missouri. He served as a Navy SEAL.[1][2] Although formerly a Democrat, Greitens changed party affiliation to the Republican Party and adopted conservative policies.[3]
On February 6, 2017, Greitens signed a bill into law making Missouri the 28th Right to Work state.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Ballentine, Summer; Lieb David A. (January 9, 2017). Eric Greitens, a former Navy SEAL, takes over as Missouri governor. Navy Times (from the Associated Press). Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ McMorris, Bill (February 7, 2017). Navy SEAL Governor Beats Back Unions. The Washington Free Beacon. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ Mannies, Jo (September 26, 2015). Greitens casts himself as a renegade as he joins GOP crowd running for governor. St. Louis Public Radio. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ Shaw, Adam (February 6, 2017). ‘Right-to-work’ movement claims victory in Missouri, eyes NH next. Fox News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ↑ Hancock, Jason (February 6, 2017). Gov. Eric Greitens signs Missouri right-to-work bill, but unions file referendum to overturn it. The Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
External links
- Profile at the National Governors Association
- Profile at Ballotpedia
- Cooperman, Jeannette (April 14, 2016). A Closer Look at Eric Greitens, Missouri's Governor-Elect. stlmag.com. Retrieved February 9, 2017.