Mick Pearson
The Hon. Michael Joseph 'Mick' Pearson (b. April 6, 1951) is a former Chief Minister of Scoita. He took office on March 7, 2004, after his predecessor, Dr. John Sutherland, resigned to take up a position in the federal Senate. Prior to serving as Chief Minister, Pearson was the state's Industry minister. He left office on March 8, 2007, after announcing his candidacy for Governor.
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|Position || 20th Chief Minister of Scoita
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|Term in office || March 7, 2004 - March 8, 2007
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|Preceded by || John Sutherland
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|Succeeded by || Brad Zimmerman
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|Political party || Conservative
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|Total time in office || Incumbent
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|Born || 6th April, 1951
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|Partner || Judith Pearson (since 2000)
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Pearson, like most Tory politicians in Scoita, is a Roman Catholic and a member of the hard-right faction of his party. Pearson is one of the more stringently conservative Conservatives, and was acknowledged as the leader of Georgeland's most right-wing government.
In October 2006, Pearson announced he would be a Conservative candidate for Governor of Scoita at the Scoitan gubernatorial election, 2007. Pearson is widely expected to win the nomination.
In February 2007, Pearson announced he would leave the office of Chief Minister on March 8. A leadership election to replace him as Conservative Leader and Chief Minister was be held that morning, elected Brad Zimmerman to replace him. Pearson will remain in the state legislature until he wins the preselection for the Governor's position.
| Preceded by John Sutherland |
Chief Minister of Scoita March 7, 2004 - |
Succeeded by Brad Zimmerman |