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Jay Nixon
Probate/Juvenile Judge
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NOT A CURRENT BALLOT CANDIDATE
Biography
Jay Nixon is a Democrat who served as Missouri's 55th governor for two terms, from 2008 to 2017. Prior to his governorship, he was elected Attorney General for four terms, serving 16 years, and began his political career in the Missouri Senate in 1986.
Top Priorities
- Maintaining fiscal discipline, balancing the state budget, and reforming tax credits
- Re-instituting strict campaign contribution limits and advocating for campaign finance reform