Murphy James Foster, Jr., known as Mike Foster (July 11, 1930 – October 4, 2020) was an American politician. He served as the 53rd Governor of Louisiana. He served from January 1996 until January 2004. Foster is a businessman, landowner, and sportsman in St. Mary Parish.
Murphy J. Foster Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Governor Mike Foster at a meeting | |
| 53rd Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office January 8, 1996 – January 12, 2004 | |
| Lieutenant | Kathleen Blanco |
| Preceded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Blanco |
| Member of the Louisiana Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1988–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Guarisco, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Siracusa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Murphy James Foster, III July 11, 1930 Franklin, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 2020 (aged 90) Franklin, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 1995) Republican (since 1995) |
| Spouse(s) | Alice C. Foster |
| Relations | Murphy J. Foster, Sr. (paternal grandfather) Robert Roberts, Jr. (maternal grandfather) |
| Parents | Murphy J. and Olive Roberts Foster |
| Residence | Franklin, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University Southern University Law School |
| Profession | Rancher; businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Foster died in Franklin, Louisiana on October 4, 2020 at the age of 90.[1]
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