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Matt Blunt
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Matt Blunt (born November 20, 1970) is an American politician. He was the Governor of Missouri from 2005 to 2009. He is a member of the U.S. Republican Party.
Quick Facts 54th Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
Matt Blunt | |
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54th Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 10, 2005 – January 12, 2009 | |
Lieutenant | Peter Kinder |
Preceded by | Bob Holden |
Succeeded by | Jay Nixon |
37th Missouri Secretary of State | |
In office January 8, 2001 – January 10, 2005 | |
Governor | Bob Holden |
Preceded by | Bekki Cook |
Succeeded by | Robin Carnahan |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
In office 1999–2001 | |
Preceded by | Phillip Wannemacher |
Succeeded by | Brad Roark |
Personal details | |
Born | (1970-11-20)November 20, 1970 Greene County, Missouri |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Melanie A. Blunt |
Relations | Leroy Blunt (grandfather) Roy Blunt (father) |
Children | William Branch Blunt (age 19) Brooks Anderson Blunt (age 14) |
Residence | Springfield, Missouri |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
Profession | Naval officer |
Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Battles/wars | Operation Support Democracy Operation Enduring Freedom |
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Blunt was born on November 20, 1970 in Greene County, Missouri. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy. He is married to Melanie Blunt. They have two children.