Tom Hannegan


Thomas P. Hannegan was an American businessman and politician from the state of Missouri. A Republican, Hannegan was elected to the Missouri [House of Representatives] from Missouri's 65th District in November 2016, and re-elected in 2018. He represented a portion of St. [Charles County, Missouri|Saint Charles County] north and northeast of the city of St. Charles to the Mississippi River. Hannegan also worked for a family-owned real estate business and as a magazine publisher and chief editor.
Hannegan was openly gay. In 2021, he was one of three LGBT Republicans serving in the Missouri House of Representatives, alongside representatives Phil Christofanelli and Chris [Sander (Missouri politician)|Chris Sander]. His partner was Scott Mell, an account manager for Hannegan's magazine business.
Hannegan died from a stroke on October 20, 2021, at age 51.