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词条 John Hugya
释义

  1. Personal life and education

  2. Career

  3. 2014 Congressional candidacy

  4. References

  5. External links

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|name = John A. Hugya
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|birth_date = {{circa}} {{birth year and age|1934}}
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|party = Democratic
|spouse = Karen Hugya
|children = Captain Kristin-USAF and 1st.Lt. Kristin USArmy
|occupation = Chief of Staff to Congressman John P. Murtha PA-12
|residence = Jenner Township, Pennsylvania
|alma_mater = University of Pittsburgh 1962
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John Hugya (born {{circa}} 1934

[1]) is a former Marine and aide to Congressman John Murtha. Hugya ran for Congress in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the 2014 elections. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal life and education

Hugya is married to Karen Hugya, with whom he has one child, and another from a previous marriage.[2] Hugya attended college on the GI Bill.[3]

Career

Hugya met John Murtha in 1959 when Hugya was a platoon sergeant and Murtha was a unit commander. Hugya worked for Murtha's first campaign in 1967, and worked for him in every subsequent campaign.[3] Hugya would serve in the Marines until 1992, achieving the rank of colonel.[2]

In 2009, Hugya used campaign money to buy a rifle at an NRA meeting.[4] In that same year, Murtha's Republican challenger, Bill Russell, accused Hugya of threatening to have Russell recalled to active Army duty.[5]

Hugya worked in the Pennsylvania steel industry. Hugya was also a police officer for Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and served as the assistant director of the Johnstown Regional Police Academy. He currently runs a shooting range with his wife.[3]

2014 Congressional candidacy

Hugya ran for Congress in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district in the 2014 elections. The seat is held by Republican Keith Rothfus. Hugya's candidacy was endorsed by former Senator Bob Kerrey (D-NE) and retired generals Wesley Clark and Hugh Shelton.[6] He lost in the Democratic primary, to psychologist and businesswoman Erin McClelland, by 68% to 32%.

References

1. ^{{cite news|title=Incumbents just keep on rolling in Western Pennsylvania|url=http://triblive.com/politics/politicalheadlines/6114498-74/district-percent-ran#axzz32SZ1XP7E|accessdate=20 May 2014|newspaper=TribLive|date=22 May 2014}}
2. ^{{cite news|title=JOHN HUGYA, AIDE TO CONGRESSMAN MURTHA, HONORED BY PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL GUARD|url=http://www.milvet.state.pa.us/PAO/pr/hugya.htm|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=PA Department of Military and Veteran Affairs|date=7 May 2001}}
3. ^{{cite news|last=Sternberger|first=Jake|title=Former Murtha chief of staff John Hugya announces run for 12th district|url=http://www.keystonepolitics.com/2013/09/former-murtha-chief-of-staff-john-hugya-announces-run-for-12th-district/|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=Keystone Politics|date=8 September 2013}}
4. ^{{cite news|last=Crabtree|first=Susan|title=Rep. Murtha aide used campaign cash for rifle|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/news/14629-rep-murtha-aide-used-campaign-cash-for-rifle|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=The Hill|date=31 March 2008}}
5. ^{{cite news|last=Bresnahan|first=John|title=John Murtha opponent says aide threatened him|url=http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0509/22449.html|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=Politico|date=13 May 2009}}
6. ^{{cite news|last=Stein|first=Sam|title=Jack Murtha Aide John Hugya, Running For Boss' Old Seat, Gets Major Endorsements|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/13/jack-murtha-aide_n_3919976.html|accessdate=18 September 2013|newspaper=The Huffington Post|date=13 September 2013}}

External links

  • [https://www.facebook.com/john.hugya Facebook profile]
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4 : Living people|Pennsylvania Democrats|Year of birth uncertain|Year of birth missing (living people)

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