Steve Gaw


Steve Gaw is Democratic Party politician who served as Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.

Personal information

Gaw grew up in Moberly, Missouri where he graduated from high school in 1974. He received a bachelor's degree from Truman State University in 1978, where he majored in physics. He received a law degree from the University of Missouri in 1981. He is married to Fannie Bowdish Gaw.

Professional Experience

Steve Gaw has had the following professional experience:
Steve Gaw has been a member of the following organizations:
He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives representing Moberly in 1992 and was Speaker from 1996 to 2000. In 2000 he lost to Matt Blunt in a bid for the position of Missouri Secretary of State. He was on the Missouri Public Service Commission from 2001 to 2007, serving as chairman from 2003 to 2005. In 2008 he lost a primary bid for the Ninth U.S. Congressional District.

Political Experience

Steve Gaw has had the following political experience: