Michael Person (born 1956 or 1957)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 74th district. Elected in November 2019, he assumed office in January 2020. After winning a full term in November 2020, redistricting of 2022 placed his home in district 73, with fellow incumbent Raychel Proudie, and Person lost the next primary to Proudie. As such, his tenure in the House ended in January 2023.[2]

Michael Person
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 74th district
In office
January 8, 2020 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byCora Faith Walker
Succeeded byKevin Windham Jr. (redistricting)
Personal details
Born1956 or 1957 (age 67–68)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationMissouri University of Science and Technology (BS)

Education

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Person earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1978, known then as the University of Missouri–Rolla.[3]

Career

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Person was a member of the Riverview Gardens School Board from 2004 to 2007.[1] He has worked as a torchlighter for United Way and a diversity and inclusion facilitator for Ameren. He also served as a member of the Ferguson Township Democratic Committee.[4][5] After his state representative resigned, Person was selected as a candidate by a Democratic committee[1] and was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in a November 2019 special election, assuming office on January 8, 2020.[6][7] Two House Democrats expressed concern that Person's nomination meeting was held at his own home. In response, Person said another location was too small and he had hosted party functions previously.[5]

Electoral history

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Missouri House of Representatives Special Election, November 5, 2019, District 74[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Mike Person 813 57.33%
Libertarian Nicholas Kasoff 605 42.67%
Total votes 1,418 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 4, 2020, District 74[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Mike Person 1,944 37.35%
Democratic Yolonda (Yonnee) Fortson 1,807 34.72%
Democratic Gary Johnson 1,454 27.93%
Total votes 5,205 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 74[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Mike Person 11,153 100.00% 0.00
Total votes 11,153 100.00%
Missouri of Representatives Primary Election, August 2, 2022, District 73[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Raychel Proudie 2,005 62.02% n/a
Democratic Mike Person 1,228 37.98% +0.63
Total votes 3,233 100.00%

References

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  1. ^ a b c Schlinkmann, Mark (August 23, 2019). "Mike Person, Rasheen Aldridge picked as Democratic nominees for vacant House seats". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 2, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Michael Person's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  4. ^ Gerber, Cameron (2020-03-03). "Freshmen to Watch: Michael Person". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  5. ^ a b O'Donoghue, Julie (August 14, 2019). "Michael Person Wins Democratic Nomination For Missouri House Seat In Ferguson Area". St. Louis Public Radio. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Mike Person". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  7. ^ "Representative Michael Person". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  8. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 2, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  9. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 24, 2020. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 13, 2023.