J.P. Hughes Jr.

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J. P. "Jay" Hughes Jr.

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J.P. "Jay" Hughes, Jr
Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2016
Preceded by Brad Mayo
Personal details
Born (1963-08-28) August 28, 1963 (age 54)
Houston, Texas, United States
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Cris Hughes
Children 1
Alma mater Nicholls State University University of Mississippi, Oxford
Profession Attorney
Awards Expert Rifle; Achievement (2), Service
Website Official website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Army
Years of service Active 1981-1984, Reserves 1987
Unit First Calvary Division; Service: U.S., Germany, France, England

J. P. "Jay" Hughes Jr. (born August 28, 1963) is an American Democratic politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 12th District, elected in 2015. [1] [2]

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Career

Hughes was born in Houston, Texas and earned a bachelor's degree in Business and Economics at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. [3] Hughes is a 1991 graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law, and a practicing attorney in Oxford, Mississippi. [4]

Nicholls State University university in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States

Nicholls State University is a public university in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Founded in 1948, Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System of universities. Originally named Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the university is named for Francis T. Nicholls, a former governor of Louisiana and member of the Louisiana Supreme Court.

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Hughes served in the US Army from 1981-1984 and served in the Army Reserves from 1984-1988. He is an expert marksman and served at Ft. Jackson in South Carolina, Ft. Gordon in Georgia and Ft. Hood in Texas, as well as temporary duty in Michigan, England, France and Germany. [5]

In 2013, Hughes began his political career when he was elected to Alderman of Ward 1 of Oxford, Mississippi, defeating Ney Williams. [6] Hughes campaigned on issues of streamlined decision making for the Oxford Board of Aldermen, responsible growth, and better partnerships between the City of Oxford and University of Mississippi. [7]

Oxford, Mississippi City in Mississippi, United States

Oxford is a city in, and the county seat of, Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1837, it was named after the British university city of Oxford in hopes of having the state university located there, which it did successfully attract.

Hughes was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives on 3 November 2015 when he defeated Republican Brad Mayo with 55.1% of the vote. [8] Hughes donated his Alderman and Legislative session salaries to his local school districts and also volunteers as a substitute teacher in order to learn more about the troubles and issues public school teachers and students face. [9]

He and his wife were jointly awarded 2012 Oxford School District Citizen of the Year. [10]

2016 Mississippi House of Representatives Legislative Session

Hughes served on Judiciary A; Judiciary En Banc; Medicaid; Accountability, Efficiency & Transparency; and Constitution committees. [11] The House introduced 1,789 bills, and 376 became law. [12] Hughes supported the maintenance of state roads and bridges, and a campaign finance and ethics reform measure.

2017 Mississippi House of Representatives Legislative Session

Hughes again served on Judiciary A; Judiciary En Banc; Medicaid; Accountability, Efficiency & Transparency; and Constitution committees. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "J.P Hughes". Ballotpedia . Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Pender, Geoff. "GOP picks up seats in Legislature; Dem leader Moak out". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Mississippi Legislature Members". Mississippi Legislature. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  4. ↑ "Hughes Brown PLLC" . Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  5. ↑ "Attorney/Developer". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  6. ↑ Rayburn, Newt. "City of Oxford, Mississippi Alderman Elections for Ward 1 and Ward 2 are Tuesday, June 4, 2013". The Local Voice. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  7. ↑ Rayburn, Newt. "City of Oxford, Mississippi Alderman Elections for Ward 1 and Ward 2 are Tuesday, June 4, 2013". The Local Voice. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ballotopedia Jay Hughes". Ballotopedia. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  9. ↑ Bryant, Callie Daniels (2015-10-28). "Mayo, Hughes Campaign to Represent District 12 in Mississippi House - HottyToddy.com". HottyToddy.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  10. ↑ "Elected and Appointed Government Officials 2017 – Page 10 – Mississippi Top 50". mstop50.com. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
  11. 1 2 Mississippi State Legislature. "House of Representatives Committee Listing". Mississippi State Legislature. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  12. ↑ "2016 Mississippi Legislative Session Summary" (PDF). Mississippi Legislature. Retrieved 23 June 2017.


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