Holly Hughes (politician)

Holly Hughes
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 91st district
Assumed office
January 1, 2015
Preceded by Collene Lamonte
In office
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2013
Preceded by Mary Valentine
Succeeded by Collene Lamonte
Personal details
Born (1957-12-28) December 28, 1957
Muskegon, Michigan
Political party Republican
Children 2
Residence Montague, Michigan
Alma mater Michigan State University
Website http://www.hollyhughes.com/

Holly Hughes (born December 28, 1957)[1] was a Republican National Committee member from the State of Michigan is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 91st district.

Political career

Hughes has been involved in grassroots politics since 1989. She has worked on numerous political campaigns from stuffing envelopes to a campaign manager. She has held several positions in public service from County and District level, and the Michigan Republican Party, including precinct Delegate, Treasurer, County Vice Chair, County Chair, District Chair and campaign county chair for George W. Bush, Spencer Abraham, Terri Land, and Mike Cox, among other noteworthy politicians. Hughes also served as a White River Township Trustee, and is a former Montague Area Public School board member. She was also appointed by Michigan Governor John Engler to the MUSTFA Board.

She is also a former Republican National Committeewoman, as well as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Hughes lost her 2012 re-election bid to Collene Lamonte. She announced her intent to seek the same seat in the legislature in 2014, facing off with Representative Lamonte in a rematch, winning the election by 58 votes. She would defeat Lamonte again in 2016.[2]

As she is term limited in 2018, she has filed to run to replace Goeff Hansen in the 34th State Senate district. [3]

Personal life

Hughes and her husband, Rick have two daughters, Morgan and Taylor. Hughes has a degree in business from Michigan State University.

References

  1. ↑ "State Representative HOLLY HUGHES" (PDF). Michigan Legislature.
  2. ↑ http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2016/11/hold_--___________________wins.html
  3. ↑ http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2017/07/holly_hughes_to_run_for_state.html
Preceded by
Mary Valentine		 Michigan State Representative, 91st District
2011–2013		 Succeeded by
Collene Lamonte
Preceded by
Collene Lamonte		 Michigan State Representative, 91st District
2015–		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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