JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Incoming Lt. Gov.-elect Mike Parson is recovering from surgery over the holidays.
The Republican underwent a successful quintuple bypass surgery in Springfield.
A quintuple bypass is an open heart surgery done to treat severely blocked arteries that feed the heart.
Parson was released from hospital after a short stay, and is still expected to attend the inauguration on Monday, January 9th.
He expects to serve in his role as lt. governor immediately with no health complications.
Benjamin Peters was a reporter for The Missouri Times and Missouri Times Magazine and also produced the #MoLeg Podcast. He joined The Missouri Times in 2016 after working as a sports editor and TV news producer in mid-Missouri. Benjamin is a graduate of Missouri State University in Springfield.
