| David Wasinger | |
|---|---|
| 49th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Governor | Mike Kehoe |
| Preceded by | Mike Kehoe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 or 1963 (age 61–62) Hannibal, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Missouri (BS) Vanderbilt University (JD) |
David G. Wasinger (born 1962/1963) is an American attorney, accountant, and politician who is serving as the 49th lieutenant governor of Missouri, since 2025. On November 5, 2024, he defeated Democratic nominee Richard Brown for lieutenant governor.
Early life and education
Wasinger was born and raised in Hannibal, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Missouri and a Juris Doctor from the Vanderbilt University Law School. In law school, Wasinger was an associate editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review.
Career
After earning his undergraduate degree, Wasinger worked as a Certified Public Accountant. In 1991, he joined a small law firm. Wasinger specializes in business law and successfully sued large banks after the 2007–2008 financial crisis. He was a candidate in the 2018 Missouri State Auditor election, placing second in the Republican primary. Wasinger was the Republican nominee in the 2024 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election.
References
- Cross, Greta (October 11, 2024). "Here's who's running for Missouri lieutenant governor in the general election". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved January 14, 2025 – via Yahoo! News.
- Release, Press (September 12, 2017). "Wasinger launches campaign for State Auditor". The Missouri Times. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- "A $64m question". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- Goldstein, Matthew (December 17, 2014). "Whistle-Blower on Countrywide Mortgage Misdeeds to Get $57 Million". DealBook. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
- "Missouri GOP candidates are spending millions on the primary for lieutenant governor". KBIA. July 28, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- Cross, Greta. "Lincoln Hough concedes MO Lieutenant Governor race to Republican David Wasinger". USA TODAY. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- Staff, KY3 (August 7, 2024). "St. Louis area attorney Dave Wasinger wins GOP nomination for Lt. Governor in Missouri primary". ky3.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
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| Preceded byMike Kehoe | Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri 2024 |
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| Preceded byMike Kehoe | Lieutenant Governor of Missouri 2025–present |
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