Jay Wasson | |
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Member of the
Missouri Senate from the 20th district | |
In office January 5, 2011 – November 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Dan Clemens |
Succeeded by | Eric Burlison |
Member of the
Missouri House of Representatives from the 141st district | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 5, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Judy Berkstresser |
Succeeded by | Kevin Elmer |
Personal details | |
Born | Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | October 24, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Retha |
Education | Drury University |
Jay Wasson (born October 24, 1956) is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Missouri Senate for the 20th district from 2011 to 2019. [1] Previously, Wasson served four terms in the Missouri House of Representatives (2002–2010). [2]
Born in nearby Springfield, Jay Wasson was raised in Nixa, Missouri. His ancestors settled in Nixa in 1867. [3] After graduation from Nixa Public High School in 1974, Wasson attended Drury University. [4]
Outside of politics, Wasson works as a real estate developer.[ citation needed] He is also a company officer for St. John's Health Systems, Inc.[ citation needed]
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. [5] [6] During his tenure in the Senate, Wasson served as chair of the Economic Development Committee. [7]
In September 2021, Wasson declared his candidacy for Missouri's 7th congressional district in the 2022 election. [8]
Wasson and his wife, Retha, live in Nixa. [3]
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