SUMMARY

Governor Jay Nixon has put forward an agenda to make government more efficient, effective and responsive to the needs of Missouri families. He is committed to attracting the jobs of the future to Missouri, making health care more affordable and putting Missouri families first.

Date of Birth: February 13, 1956

Previous Offices Held: Attorney General

Percent of Vote Won in Previous Election: 58%

Accomplishments:

• Under Governor Nixon, elementary and secondary schools in Missouri have achieved funding in record amounts.
• Enacted competitive bidding for each license fee office to strike against corruption

Read the full text of Gov. Nixon’s 2013 State of the State Address.

Official website: governor.mo.gov