Burt Whaley | |
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| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 138th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Brad Hudson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Moberly, Missouri, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Central Missouri State University |
| Website | https://whaley4mo138th.org/ |
Burt Whaley is an American politician who was elected member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 138th district in 2024.
Whaley had a 28-year career in education including roles as a biology teacher, administrator, and as principal.1 He served in the United States Army and Army Reserves.2
While campaigning he suffered serious injury, leading him to use a wheelchair for mobility.3 He regained his ability to walk by the beginning of the legislative session.4
References
References
- "Representative Burt Whaley". house.mo.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- Szuch, Susan. "These 2 Republicans are running for Missouri House District 138 in the Aug. 6 primary". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- Trumpet, Christian County (September 14, 2024). "State Rep. now laid up in wheelchair for time being - Christian County Trumpet". Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- "State Rep now back on his feet in time for session - Christian County Trumpet". Christian County Trumpet. December 14, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025.