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Summary

Representative Jay Houghton

Full Name: Jay Houghton
Office: State House (MO) - District 43, Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Nancy; 2 Children: Tyler, Hunter
Birth Date: 10/27/1966
Birth Place: Kansas City, MO

Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Jobs

Jan. 1, 2012 - I will work to let you keep more of your hard-earned income through lower taxes and increased savings limits for tax-protected investments, such as college ...

Issue Position: Veterans

Jan. 1, 2012 - I believe that our veterans should be repaid for their sacrifices for our freedoms and liberties. Each and every day Missouri men and women put ...

Issue Position: Agriculture

Jan. 1, 2012 - Our farmers are the backbone in this district, and of the entire state. Last year alone the USDA Economic Research Service Fact Sheet on Missouri ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 American Conservative Union (Missouri State Legislature) Positions 91%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
2011-2012 Associated Industries of Missouri Cumulative 100%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($13,415.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jay Houghton refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
Jay.Houghton@house.mo.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.house.mo.gov/member.aspx?year=2013&district=043

Capitol
201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 236A
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-3649

District
Post Office Box 116
Martinsburg, MO 65264
Phone: 573-253-1793

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