Jay Ashcroft
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John Robert "Jay" Ashcroft (born July 12, 1973) is an American attorney, engineer and politician serving as the 40th and current Secretary of State of Missouri since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he is the son of former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Quick Facts 40th Secretary of State of Missouri, Governor ...
Jay Ashcroft | |
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40th Secretary of State of Missouri | |
Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
Governor | Eric Greitens Mike Parson |
Preceded by | Jason Kander |
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Born | John Robert Ashcroft (1973-07-12) July 12, 1973 (age 50) Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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Education | Missouri University of Science and Technology (BS, MS) Saint Louis University School of Law (JD) |
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As Missouri Secretary of State, Ashcroft pushed for stricter voter identification laws, fought against ballot initiatives, supported an investigation into former Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley, and restricted library services for minors.
Ashcroft is a candidate in the 2024 Missouri gubernatorial election.