Background
Nixon, Jay was born on February 13, 1956 in DeSoto, Missouri, United States. Son of Jeremiah and Betty (Lea) Nixon.
Nixon, Jay was born on February 13, 1956 in DeSoto, Missouri, United States. Son of Jeremiah and Betty (Lea) Nixon.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, University Missouri, 1978. Juris Doctor, University Missouri, 1981.
Partner Nixon, Nixon, Breeze & Roberts, Jefferson County, Missouri, 1981—1986. Member from District 22 Missouri State Senate, 1986—1993. Attorney general State of Missouri, 1993—2009, governor, since 2009.
Member of Missouri Association Trial Attorneys, Midwest Association Attorneys General, National Association Attorneys General.
Married Georganne Nixon. Children: Jeremiah, Will.