J. P. Hughes Jr. | |
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Member of the MississippiHouseofRepresentatives from the 12th district | |
In office January 5, 2016 –January 7, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Brad Mayo |
Succeeded by | Clay Deweese |
Personal details | |
Born | Houston,Texas,U.S. | August 28,1963
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Cris Moroney |
Children | 1 |
Education | Nicholls State University (BA) University of Mississippi (JD) |
Website | Campaign website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1981–1984 (Active) 1984–1988 (Reserve) |
Unit | 1st Cavalry Division |
J. P. "Jay" Hughes Jr. (born August 28,1963) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party,he was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 12th District for four years,being first elected in 2015. [1] [2]
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]
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]
Hughes was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives on November 3,2015 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]
On May 3,2018 Hughes announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in 2019. [11] He lost to the Republican challenger.
Hughes served on Judiciary A;Judiciary En Banc;Medicaid;Accountability,Efficiency &Transparency;and Constitution committees. [12] The House introduced 1,789 bills,and 376 became law. [13] Hughes supported the maintenance of state roads and bridges,and a campaign finance and ethics reform measure.
Hughes again served on Judiciary A;Judiciary En Banc;Medicaid;Accountability,Efficiency &Transparency;and Constitution committees. [12]
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