Parson wasn't an elected governor initially. He was the Lt. Governor from an appointed position previous election cycle. Governor and Vice Governor resigned due

Parson wasn't an elected governor initially. He was the Lt. Governor from an appointed position previous election cycle. Governor and Vice Governor resigned due to a scandal, and Parson took office similar to how Ford did after Nixon. Parson did win 're-election' riding on former President Trump's coattails.