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Murphy J. Foster, Jr.
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Governor Mike Foster at a meeting
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
1988–1996
Preceded by Anthony Guarisco, Jr.
Succeeded by John Siracusa
Personal details
Born
Murphy James Foster, III

(1930-07-11) July 11, 1930 (age 94)
Franklin, St. Mary Parish
Louisiana, USA
Political party Democratic (before 1995)
Republican (since 1995)
Spouse Alice C. Foster
Relations Murphy J. Foster, Sr. (paternal grandfather)

Robert Roberts, Jr. (maternal grandfather)
Captain Alfred Goodwill (maternal great-grandfather)

Jasper Goodwill (cousin)
Parents Murphy J. and Olive Roberts Foster
Residences Franklin, Louisiana
Alma mater Louisiana State University
Southern University Law School
Profession Rancher; businessman
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force
Battles/wars Korean War

Murphy James Foster, Jr., known as Mike Foster (born July 11, 1930) is an American politician. He served as the 53rd Governor of Louisiana. He served from January 1996 until January 2004. Foster is a businessman, landowner, and sportsman in St. Mary Parish.

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