Jay Wasson
| Jay Wasson | ||
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| Missouri State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $35,915/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Missouri State House of Representatives | ||
| 2003-2011 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Nixa High School, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 24, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Springfield, MO | |
| Profession | Real Estate Developer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wasson attended Drury University. He works as a real estate developer. Prior to joining the House, Wasson served as Mayor of the City of Nixa from 1997-2002.
He is a member of the Community Foundation Board, Ozark Branch Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Nixa Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wasson served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wasson served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wasson served on these committees:
| Missouri Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Budget | ||||
| • Insurance Policy | ||||
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Wasson won election to the Missouri State Senate, defeating Terry Traw.
| Missouri State Senate, District 20 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jay Wasson (R)
|
60,614 | |||
| Terry Traw (D) | 17,175 | |||
2008
On November 04, 2008, Jay Wasson ran for District 141 of the Missouri House of Representatives, beating Ron Shawgo. [2]
Jay Wasson raised $113,709 for his campaign.[3]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 141 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jay Wasson (R) | 15,745 | 72.8% | ||
| Ron Shawgo (D) | 5,890 | 27.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Wasson was up for election to Senate District 20, he collected $313,135 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Friends of Mike Cunningham | $12,500 |
| Rightchoice Managed Care | $10,000 |
| Missouri Automobile Dealers Association | $7,800 |
| Missouri Independent Bankers Association | $7,500 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which Wasson was up for re-election to House District 141, he collected $113,709 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $3,900 |
| Missouri Dental Association | $2,700 |
| Missouri Health & Hospital Association | $2,150 |
| Midwest Radiological Associates P C | $2,000 |
2006
In 2006, a year in which Wasson was up for re-election to House District 141, he collected $93,165 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Bankers Association | $3,850 |
| 7th Republican Congressional District Cmte | $3,200 |
| Missouri Ambulatory Surgery Center Association | $1,300 |
| 129th Republican Legislative District Cmte | $1,200 |
2004
In 2004, a year in which Wasson was up for re-election to House District 141, he collected $73,013 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2004 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 7th Republican Congressional District Cmte | $9,085 |
| Missouri Bankers Association | $1,500 |
| Home Builders Association of Missouri | $650 |
| Witherspoon Collins Quinn | $600 |
2002
In 2002, a year in which Wasson was up for election to House District 141, he collected $42,697 in donations.[4]
His four largest contributors in 2002 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| 7th Republican Congressional District Cmte | $4,388 |
| Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry | $600 |
| Missouri Association of Realtors | $600 |
| Huff, James E | $600 |
Recent news
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Jay Wasson News Feed
- Tension high as legislative session ends - Springfield News-Leader
- Legislature truly agrees on HB315 - The Missouri Times
- Access sought to list of gun permits - Springfield News-Leader
- Bill would let board test drugs in inspections - Springfield News-Leader
- Mo. Senate roll call vote on income tax cut bill - San Francisco Chronicle
- JAY WASSON: New developments in DOR investigation - Nixa Xpress
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External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Jay Wasson
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
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| Preceded by Dan Clemens |
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Succeeded by Kevin Elmer |
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