词条 | J. P. Hughes Jr. |
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| name = J. P. "Jay" Hughes Jr. | image = Jay Hughes 21 May 2017 Oxford Mississippi USA.jpg | caption = Hughes in 2017 | alt = | state_house = Mississippi | district = 12th | term_start = January 5, 2016 | term_end = | predecessor = Brad Mayo | successor = | prior_term = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|8|28}} | birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | party = Democrat | spouse = Cris Hughes | children = 1 | alma_mater = Nicholls State University University of Mississippi, Oxford | occupation = | profession = Attorney | awards = Expert Rifle; Achievement (2), Service | website = {{URL|https://jayformississippi.com/}} | allegiance = United States | branch = U.S. Army | serviceyears = Active 1981-1984, Reserves 1987 | unit = First Cavalry 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] CareerHughes 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] 2016 Mississippi House of Representatives Legislative SessionHughes 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.[12] Hughes supported the maintenance of state roads and bridges, and a campaign finance and ethics reform measure. 2017 Mississippi House of Representatives Legislative SessionHughes again served on Judiciary A; Judiciary En Banc; Medicaid; Accountability, Efficiency & Transparency; and Constitution committees.[13] References1. ^{{cite web |title=J.P Hughes |url=https://ballotpedia.org/J.P._Hughes_%28Mississippi%29 |publisher=Ballotpedia |accessdate=January 1, 2016}} 2. ^{{cite web |author=Pender, Geoff. |title=GOP picks up seats in Legislature; Dem leader Moak out |url=http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/11/03/legislative-races-election/75056694/ |publisher=Clarion Ledger |accessdate=January 1, 2016}} 3. ^{{Cite web |url=http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/house/hughes.xml |title=Mississippi Legislature Members |last= |first= |date= |website=Mississippi Legislature |archive-url= |archive-date= |dead-url= |access-date=June 27, 2017}} 4. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.hughesbrown.com/about/ |title=Hughes Brown PLLC |accessdate=2016-01-01}} 5. ^{{Cite web |url=http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/members/house/hughes.xml |title=Attorney/Developer |website=billstatus.ls.state.ms.us |access-date=2018-05-07}} 6. ^{{cite web |author=Rayburn, Newt. |title=City of Oxford, Mississippi Alderman Elections for Ward 1 and Ward 2 are Tuesday, June 4, 2013 |url=http://www.thelocalvoice.net/oxford/?p=7007 |publisher=The Local Voice |accessdate=January 7, 2016}} 7. ^{{cite web |author=Rayburn, Newt. |title=City of Oxford, Mississippi Alderman Elections for Ward 1 and Ward 2 are Tuesday, June 4, 2013 |url=http://www.thelocalvoice.net/oxford/?p=7007 |publisher=The Local Voice |accessdate=January 7, 2016}} 8. ^{{Cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Jay_Hughes |title=Ballotopedia Jay Hughes |last= |first= |date= |website=Ballotopedia |archive-url= |archive-date= |dead-url= |access-date=June 23, 2017}} 9. ^{{Cite news |url=https://hottytoddy.com/2015/10/28/mayo-hughes-campaign-to-represent-district-12-in-mississippi-house/ |title=Mayo, Hughes Campaign to Represent District 12 in Mississippi House - HottyToddy.com |last=Bryant |first=Callie Daniels |date=2015-10-28 |work=HottyToddy.com |access-date=2018-05-07 |language=en-US}} 10. ^{{Cite web |url=http://mstop50.com/winners/elected-and-appointed-government-officials-2017/10 |title=Elected and Appointed Government Officials 2017 – Page 10 – Mississippi Top 50 |website=mstop50.com |language=en-US |access-date=2018-05-07}} 11. ^{{cite news |first=Caleb |last=Bedillion |date=May 3, 2018 |accessdate=November 18, 2018 |title=Jay Hughes announces lieutenant governor run |publisher=Daily Journal |url=http://www.djournal.com/news/state-news/jay-hughes-announces-lieutenant-governor-run/article_38f5bfd1-47fe-5288-86f7-8266c51fa97f.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180503195149/http://www.djournal.com/news/state-news/jay-hughes-announces-lieutenant-governor-run/article_38f5bfd1-47fe-5288-86f7-8266c51fa97f.html |archivedate=May 3, 2018}} 12. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.legislature.ms.gov/Documents/2016Summary.pdf |title=2016 Mississippi Legislative Session Summary |last= |first= |date= |website=Mississippi Legislature |archive-url= |archive-date= |dead-url= |access-date=June 23, 2017}} 13. ^1 {{cite web |author=Mississippi State Legislature. |title=House of Representatives Committee Listing |url=http://www.legislature.ms.gov/Pages/HouseCommitteeListing.aspx |publisher=Mississippi State Legislature |accessdate=June 1, 2017}} External links
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