Jeff Knight is a Republican representative serving Missouri's 142nd district in the Missouri House of Representatives since February 2018. Born in 1968 in Lebanon, Missouri, he has worked as a teacher, coach, and auctioneer, including 25 years across several school districts such as Ozark, Nixa, Lebanon, and Camdenton.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in Science Education from Missouri State University ; graduated from Lebanon High School.
• Political Experience: Elected in a February 2018 special election; previously represented District 129 before District 142; re-elected in subsequent cycles including 2024.