Representative Louis Riggs, a Republican, represents Marion and Ralls counties (District 5) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to his first two-year term in November, 2018.
In addition to his legislative duties, Riggs has served as an educator at Hannibal-LaGrange University for more than 14 years. He is also an attorney and Eagle Scout.
He serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Missouri Rural Development Partners and is a past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Missouri Humanities Council, a past president of Missouri Community Betterment, and a past president of Hannibal Nutrition Center and Hannibal Free Clinic. He is a past president and co-founder of the Northeast Missouri Conservative Club and serves as a member of the City of Hannibal Mark Twain Home Board. Riggs has also been named to the University of Missouri Extension Leaders Honor Roll for his service to the Marion County Extension Council.
A graduate of Hannibal High School, Riggs obtained a bachelor’s degree in English from Westminster College and a juris doctorate from the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law.
Born and raised in Hannibal, Riggs resides there today with his family.
