Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon

  • Position Held:  Governor, 2009-present 
  • Party:  Democrat 
  • Home City & County:  Jefferson City, Cole County 
  • Education:  University of Missouri-Columbia 1978 B.S political science; 1981 J.D. 
  • Previous Elected Office:  Attorney General, 1992-2009; State Senator, 1986-1992 
  • Birth Date & Place:  February 13, 1956; DeSota, MO 
  • Family: Wife: Georganne; 2 sons, Jeremiah and Will 
  • Religion:  Methodist 
  • Occupation:  Attorney 
  • Percentage in 2008 Election:  Won with 58% of vote over Republican Kenny Hulshof

Last Updated 01/08/10