Senator Mike Henderson, a Republican, was elected in 2024 to represent Missouri’s 3rd Senatorial District, which includes Crawford, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Washington and part of Jefferson County. Senator Henderson is a former member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing St. Francois County (District 117) from 2017-2025, where he served as Speaker Pro Tem from 2023-2025.
Senator Henderson graduated from high school in Jackson, Missouri, in 1978; received his bachelor’ degree from Murray State University in 1982; completed his master’s degree from Southeast Missouri State in 1990; and received his specialist certificate in 1992. Prior to running for office, Sen. Henderson worked as an educator administrator from 1983-2014 and served as both a public school teacher and a coach.
Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Sen. Henderson resides in Desloge with his wife, Cheri. They have two children and one grandson.
