Jay Wasson
Jay Wasson | |
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Member of the Missouri Senate from the 20th district | |
In office 2011–2019 | |
Preceded by | Dan Clemens |
Succeeded by | Eric Burlison |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 141st district | |
In office 2003–2011 | |
Preceded by | Judy Berkstresser |
Succeeded by | Kevin Elmer |
Personal details | |
Born | Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | October 24, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Retha |
Profession | Real estate developer |
Jay Wasson (born October 24, 1956) is a Republican member of the Missouri Senate representing the 20th district. Previously, Wasson served four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives (2002–2010).[1]
Personal history[]
Born in nearby Springfield, Jay Wasson was raised in Nixa, Missouri. His ancestors settled in Nixa in 1867.[2] After graduation from Nixa Public High School in 1974 Wasson attended Drury College.[3] When not involved with his legislative duties Senator Wasson works as a real estate developer.[citation needed] He is also a company officer for St. John's Health Systems, Inc. Wasson and his wife Retha live in Nixa.[2]
Political history[]
Wasson followed in his mothers footsteps as he entered politics. Edna Wasson had served as Nixa's first female mayor and son Jay was mayor from 1997 to 2002.[1] Jay Wasson first entered statewide politics in 2002, winning the first of four consecutive terms to the Missouri House of Representatives. Term limited by Missouri law from running for Representative again, Wasson mounted a successful campaign in 2010 for the Missouri Senate, defeating Democrat Terry Traw to replace term limited Senator Dan Clemens.[4][5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Jay Wasson | 60,614 | 77.9% | Winner | |
Democratic | Terry Traw | 17,175 | 22.1% |
During the 96th General Assembly Senator Wasson will serve on the following committees:
- Vice-Chairman, Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee.
- Progress and Development Committee.
- Small Business, Insurance & Industry Committee.
- Transportation Committee.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Missouri House of Representatives". House.mo.gov. 1956-10-24. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Senator Jay Wasson". Senate.mo.gov. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ "Project Vote Smart – Senator Jay Wasson – Biography". Votesmart.org. 1956-10-24. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ : October 20, 2010 (2010-10-20). "Traw, Wasson square off in 20th District | Greene County Democratic Central Committee". Gcmodemocrats.org. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2011-01-29.
- ^ "State of Missouri - Election Night Results". sos.mo.gov. Retrieved 2018-02-01.
- Missouri Republicans
- Missouri state senators
- 1956 births
- Drury University alumni
- Real estate and property developers
- Politicians from Springfield, Missouri
- Living people
- 21st-century American politicians
- People from Nixa, Missouri