Mike Foster (American politician)
Mike Foster | |
|---|---|
| 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 January 1988 – January 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Guarisco Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Siracusa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Murphy James Foster Jr. July 11, 1930 Franklin, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 2020 (aged 90) Franklin, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (from 1995) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 1995) |
| Spouse | Alice Cosner Foster |
| Relations | Murphy J. Foster (Grandfather) |
| Children | Murphy J. Foster, III Ramelle Foster |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1952–1956 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | United States Air Force Reserve |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Murphy James Foster Jr. (July 11, 1930 – October 4, 2020) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 53rd governor of Louisiana from 1996 to 2004.