Vincent Hughes

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Vincent Hughes has been a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania Senate since 1994. Hughes was sworn into the Senate on November 21, 1994^[1]. Hughes is currently the Minority Cacucs Chairman. Hughes was re-elected in November of 2008 with his term expiring in 2012. Before becoming a Senator Hughes was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1987 to 1994 and currently is the 44th ward leader for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.

Hughes attended Temple University.

Committee Assignments

Hughes serves on these committees:

• Education
• Rules and Executive Nominations
• Transportation ^[2].

District 7

Hughes represents Pennsylvania Senate District 7. District 7 includes Northeast Philadelphia suburbs of Bristol, Middletown, and Northhampton^[3].

Personal

Vincent is married to Sheryl Lee Ralph. They have two children and resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

External links

• Profile from the Pennsylvania Senate website
• Profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
• Sen. Hughes's website

References

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