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• Jay Nixon is the Governor-Elect of Missouri, having defeated Congressman Kenny Hulshof, his former co-worker and basketball teammate in the 2008 election. Associated Press: Democrat Nixon wins Mo. governor's race (November 4, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Jeremiah Willson Nixon Official Campaign Site: Jay Nixon
  2. Born: February 13, 1956
  3. Birthplace: De Soto, Missouri
  4. Assumed office: November 3, 1992
  5. Party: Democratic
  6. Opponents: Kenny Hulshof (Republican), Andrew Finkenstadt (Libertarian), Gregory Thompson (Constitution)
  7. Spouse: Georganne Wheeler Nixon
  8. Alma mater: University of Missouri
  9. Previous position held: State Senator

• Political Career

  1. 1986-1992: Senator, Missouri State Senate
  2. 1992-2008: Attorney General, Missouri
  3. 2008: Governor-elect of Missouri

• Governor Campaign

  Campaign promises Nixon has made include free college tuition to middle- and low-income families, raising the salaries of teachers and to provide health care to all children. Nixon has also promised to increase Medicare benefits. Polls before election day showed Nixon leading over his opponent, Republican Kenny Hulshof.KCTV: Nixon, Hulshof Battle For Missouri Governor (November 4, 2008) Official Campaign Site: Jay Nixon for Governor

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