Roger B. Wilson
Roger Byron Wilson (born October 10, 1948) is an American politician who served as the 44th lieutenant governor of Missouri from January 1993 to October 2000 and as the 52nd governor of Missouri from October 2000 to January 2001. Wilson was serving his second four-year term as lieutenant governor and was preparing to retire from elected public service when Governor Mel Carnahan died in a plane crash on October 16, 2000. Wilson first became acting governor and was sworn in as governor when Carnahan’s death was confirmed.
Roger B. Wilson | |
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Official portrait, 1993 | |
| Chair of the Missouri Democratic Party | |
| In office August 7, 2004 – January 27, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | May Scheve |
| Succeeded by | John Temporiti |
| 52nd Governor of Missouri | |
| In office October 16, 2000 – January 8, 2001 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant (2000) Joe Maxwell (2000–01) |
| Preceded by | Mel Carnahan |
| Succeeded by | Bob Holden |
| 44th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – October 16, 2000 | |
| Governor | Mel Carnahan |
| Preceded by | Mel Carnahan |
| Succeeded by | Joe Maxwell |
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office February 7, 1979 – January 6, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Warren Dee Welliver |
| Succeeded by | Joe Moseley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roger Byron Wilson October 10, 1948 Boone County, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pat Wilson |
| Profession | Teacher |
After leaving the governor’s office, Wilson was elected by fellow Democrats to serve as Missouri Democratic Party chair.
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