Leonard Hughes, IV
| Leonard Hughes, IV | ||
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| Missouri House of Representatives, District 42 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 35,915/year | |
| Per diem | 98.40/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Missouri | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 04/15/1979 | |
| Place of birth | Kansas City, MO | |
| Profession | Chief Executive Officer, Abraxas Incorporated | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hughes is Chief Executive Officer of Abraxas Incorporated. He earned his BA in American Studies from the University of Missouri, 2005.
He is a member of Freedom Incorporated, NAACP, Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, and is Deputy Whip of the Democratic Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
- Budget
- Appropriations - General Administration
- Elementary and Secondary Education
- Fiscal Review
- Special Standing Committee on Urban Issues
Redistricting
On May 4, 2011, the Senate and House each procured sufficient votes to override Governor Jay Nixon's (D) veto. Four Democrats were needed to vote with the GOP in the House. Hughes cast the fourth and final vote. Hughes -- who after the vote was reported to be crying -- said he voted for the plan because his Congressman (Emanuel Cleaver) requested he do so.[2] The House vote was 109-44 to override while the Senate vote was 28-6. The other three House Democrats to vote in favor of override were:
Elections
2010
On November 2, 2010 Hughes won election to the Missouri House of Representatives.
2008
On November 04, 2008, Leonard Hughes, IV ran unopposed for District 42 of the Missouri House of Representatives. [3]
Leonard Hughes, IV raised $33,775 for his campaign.[4]
| Missouri House of Representatives, District 42 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Leonard Hughes, IV (D) | 13,851 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, a year in which Hughes was up for re-election, he collected $7,975 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Missouri Health & Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $1,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce | $500 |
| Supporters Of Health Research & Treatments | $500 |
2008
Listed below are the two largest contributors to Leonard Hughes, IV's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jeanne C. & Rex A. Sinquefield | $15,000 |
| Rex A. Sinquefield | $5,000 |
External links
- Missouri House of Representatives - Rep. Leonard Hughes, IV
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
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| Preceded by - |
Missouri House of Representatives District 42 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Bart Korman (R) |
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