The Missouri Lieutenant Governor's office is peculiar in that the office does not generally have a real impact on the everyday lives of most Missourians (anyone that tells you different is being disingenuous).

In fact, current and past Lt. Governors have commented on its part-time nature. The late Sen. Eagleton noted that the biggest part of the Lt. Governor’s day was watching the Missouri river flow by his office window. Others have campaigned to abolish the office or serve for reduced pay.

However, the office does seem to garner some media attention and with a Masters of Journalism in Strategic Communications and Public Relations, I can most effectively and responsibly use such a platform to serve Missourians.

Michael E. Carter