J.P. Hughes Jr.

J. P. “Jay” Hughes, Jr.
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2016
Preceded by Brad Mayo
Personal details
Born (1963-08-28) 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

  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. "Hughes for Ward 1". Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  4. "Hughes Brown PLLC". Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  5. 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.
  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.


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