Mike Hayden | |
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| 41st Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 12, 1987 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Lieutenant | Jack D. Walker |
| Preceded by | John W. Carlin |
| Succeeded by | Joan Finney |
| Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Wendell Lady |
| Succeeded by | James D. Braden |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 120th district | |
| In office January 8, 1973 – January 12, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Spotts |
| Succeeded by | Fred Gatlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1944 Colby, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Patti Rooney |
| Alma mater | Kansas State University Fort Hays State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | US Army |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Army Commendation Medal |
John Michael Hayden (born March 16, 1944) is a retired American politician and veteran who served as the 41st governor of Kansas, from 1987 to 1991. He subsequently served as the Secretary of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Department under Kansas governors Kathleen Sebelius and Mark Parkinson.