Holly Hughes (politician)
Holly Hughes | |
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| 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 – December 31, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Valentine |
| Succeeded by | Collene Lamonte |
Holly Hughes 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. Hughes 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 United States President 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.
Mrs. Hughes is also a former Republican National Committeewoman, as well as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 91. Hughes lost her 2012 re-election bid to Collene Lamonte (D). 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.
Personal life
Hughes and her husband, Rick have two daughters, Morgan and Taylor. Hughes has a degree in business from Michigan State University.