Jay Nixon
- January 4, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jay Nixon |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 13, 1956(1956-02-13) |
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | De Soto |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Missouri |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Jay Nixon Biography
| Name | Jay Nixon |
| Birthday | Feb 13 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | De Soto |
| Home Town | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Georganne Nixon |
| Children(s) | Willson Nixon, Jeremiah Nixon |
Jay Nixon is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 13, 1956 in De Soto, Missouri, United States. Politician and Democrat who became the 55th Governor of Missouri in 2009. He also served the state as it’s Attorney General.
He is a supporter of politician Ron Paul.
Jeremiah Wilson “Jay” Nixon (born February 13, 1956) is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 55th Governor of Missouri from 2009 to 2017 as a member of the Democratic Party. Nixon was first elected Governor in 2008 and re-elected in 2012. Prior to his governorship, he served as the state’s 40th Attorney General from 1993 to 2009. After leaving public office he joined the Dowd Bennett law firm in St. Louis.
In 1986, after a period of private practice in his hometown, Jay Nixon was elected to the Missouri Senate from a district in Jefferson County, serving for two terms from 1987 to 1993.
He has two children with his wife Georganne Nixon.
Jay Nixon Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jay Nixon is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jay Nixon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He earned a law degree from the University of Missouri.
His victory in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Nixon v. Shrink Missouri Government PAC reinstated Missouri’s campaign contribution limits and cleared the way nationally for campaign finance reform.
Jay Nixon grew up in De Soto, Missouri, where he was born. His mother, Betty Lea (née Willson), was a teacher and president of the local school board, and his father, Jeremiah “Jerry” Nixon, served as the city’s mayor. One of his three paternal great-grandfathers, Abraham Jonas, was an early Jewish settler in Illinois and friend of former President Abraham Lincoln (one of Nixon’s paternal great-grandmothers was Jewish, though Nixon is Methodist). His great- great-grandfather Charles Henry Jonas was the brother of Democratic U.S. Senator Benjamin F. Jonas of Louisiana and another, James Oscar Nixon, was a brother of U.S. Representative John Thompson Nixon of New Jersey. Another paternal ancestor, John Inskeep, served as Mayor of Philadelphia (from 1800—1801 and 1805—1806).
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Who is Jay Nixon Dating?
According to our records, Jay Nixon married to Georganne Nixon. As of December 1, 2023, Jay Nixon’s is not dating anyone.
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Aiming to revitalize the state’s automotive manufacturing industry, Nixon created an Automotive Jobs Task Force and in 2011 called a special session of the General Assembly to pass the Missouri Manufacturing Jobs Act. On October 21, 2011 Ford confirmed that it would make a $1.1 billion investment in its Kansas City Assembly Plant and add 1,600 jobs at the facility. On November 4, 2011 General Motors announced plans for a $380 million investment in its Wentzville plant outside St. Louis.
Facts & Trivia
Jay Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jay Nixon celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.
Nixon defeated Republican Dave Spence to win a second term in 2012, running on a platform of fiscal responsibility and bipartisanship.
Top Facts about Jay Nixon
- Jay Nixon served as Missouri’s governor from 2009-2017.
- He was born in De Soto, Missouri in 1956.
- Nixon is a Democrat and served in the state legislature.
- During his tenure, he vetoed over 400 bills.
- He supported Medicaid expansion and education funding increases.
- Nixon faced criticism for his handling of Ferguson protests.
- His approval rating peaked at 60% in 2010 but declined later on.
- Nixon signed legislation legalizing medical marijuana in Missouri.
- He also oversaw the state’s response to natural disasters like floods and tornadoes.
- After leaving office, he joined a law firm as a partner.