J.P. Hughes Jr.
| J. P. “Jay” Hughes, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
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Assumed office January 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Brad Mayo |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 28, 1963 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cris Hughes |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Nicholls State University University of Mississippi, Oxford |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Official website |
J. P. “Jay” Hughes, Jr. (born August 28, 1963) is an American Democrat politician. He is a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 12th District, elected in 2015.[1][2]
Career
Hughes was born in South Louisiana 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]
In 2013, Hughes began his political career when he was elected to Alderman of Ward 1 of Oxford, Mississippi, defeating Ney Williams.[5] 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.[6]
References
- ↑ "J.P Hughes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ Pender, Geoff. "GOP picks up seats in Legislature; Dem leader Moak out". Clarion Ledger. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ "Hughes for Ward 1". Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ↑ "Hughes Brown PLLC". Retrieved 2016-01-01.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.