Chad Perkins

Chad Perkins (born June 22, 1978) is an American politician, radio host and police officer from Bowling Green, Missouri. A member of the Republican Party, he has served in the Missouri House of Representatives since 2021. He represents the 40th district, which includes all of Pike and part of Lincoln counties in northeastern Missouri. Previously, Perkins served as the mayor of Bowling Green.

Background Perkins was born on June 22, 1978, in Hannibal, Missouri. He graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1997, attended John Wood Community College from 1997–1999 and the University of Missouri from 2000–2001. Perkins has worked as an on-air radio host at KJFM Radio since 2001, is a deputy sheriff for the Pike County Sheriff's Department, and is a former mayor of Bowling Green. As of May 27, 2021, Perkins' police license was not active. The woman also asked Perkins to help her get alcohol and the prescription drug Adderall. The report also said Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte had obstructed a probe into Perkins as he was running for office, saying, "do everything we can to get Chad elected".

In January 2024, Perkins filed legislation to abolish the death penalty, citing it as a pro-life issue.

In February 2025, Perkins filed a bill to indirectly remove Cotton Walker as Cole County circuit court judge, telling media that he fundamentally disagrees with Walker's court decisions.

Electoral history