Peter Merideth

Peter Merideth is an American attorney and politician who was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025, representing the 80th district. He was first elected in November 2016.

Early life and education Merideth was born and raised in Shaw, St. Louis. After graduating from St. Louis University High School, he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in musical theatre from the Catholic University of America and a Juris Doctor from the Washington University School of Law.

Career Merideth is a counsel at Dearing & Hartzog, L.C. He also served as a member of the St. Louis City Board of Equalization. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2016 and assumed office in 2017. Merideth also served as ranking minority member of the House General Laws Committee and House Budget Committee. During the 2020 legislative session, Merideth introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri.

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