David Wasinger Explained

David G. Wasinger (born 1962/1963)^[1] is an American attorney, accountant, and politician who is the lieutenant governor-elect of Missouri. On November 5, 2024, he defeated Democratic nominee Richard Brown for lieutenant governor, and is expected to be inaugurated in January 2025.

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.^[2]

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.^{[3] [4]} He was a candidate in the 2018 Missouri State Auditor election, placing second in the Republican primary.^[5] Wasinger was the Republican nominee in the 2024 Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election.^{[6] [7]}

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Notes and References

1. https://www.yahoo.com/news/heres-whos-running-missouri-lieutenant-130251038.html
2. Web site: Release . Press . September 12, 2017 . Wasinger launches campaign for State Auditor . August 7, 2024 . The Missouri Times . en.
3. News: A $64m question . August 10, 2024 . The Economist . 0013-0613.
4. Web site: Goldstein . Matthew . December 17, 2014 . Whistle-Blower on Countrywide Mortgage Misdeeds to Get $57 Million . August 10, 2024 . DealBook . en.
5. Web site: July 28, 2024 . Missouri GOP candidates are spending millions on the primary for lieutenant governor . August 7, 2024 . KBIA . en.
6. Web site: Cross . Greta . Lincoln Hough concedes MO Lieutenant Governor race to Republican David Wasinger . August 7, 2024 . USA TODAY . en-US.
7. Web site: Staff . KY3 . August 7, 2024 . St. Louis area attorney Dave Wasinger wins GOP nomination for Lt. Governor in Missouri primary . August 10, 2024 . ky3.com . en.