Michael Burton (politician)

For other people with similar names, see Michael Burton (disambiguation).
Michael Burton
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 92nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byDoug Beck
Personal details
BornAffton, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Michael Burton is an American politician and former theatre performer serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 92nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Early life and education

Burton was born in Affton, Missouri. He graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis and briefly attended Lindenwood University, though he left the school to move to New York City and perform on Broadway.[1][2]

Career

In 2001, Burton originated the role of Ben Rogers in the Broadway production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. He also appeared on the cast recording of the show.[3][4] Burton returned to Missouri in 2011 and worked as a teacher. He became involved with local politics and activism when he joined a movement to prevent the construction of a housing development on the site of Tower Tee, a historic golf course. Burton was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[5]

Electoral history

Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 92[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Michael Burton 11,030 55.47%
Republican Bill Heisse 8,854 44.53%
Total votes 19,884 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 2, 2022, District 92[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Michael Burton 1,731 51.67%
Democratic Kenny Edgar 1,619 48.33%
Total votes 3,350 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 92[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Michael Burton 7,235 51.17% −4.30
Republican Bob Mahacek 6,903 48.83% +4.30
Total votes 14,138 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "About Mike". Michael Burton for State Representative. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  2. ^ Eaker, Elise (2021-04-16). "Freshmen to Watch: Michael Burton". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  3. ^ "Michael Burton Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  4. ^ "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, a CurtainUp review". www.curtainup.com. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  5. ^ "Michael Burton (Missouri House candidate)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  6. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri House of Representatives. August 26, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved January 16, 2023.