Vincent Hughes Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family

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Vincent Hughes is an American politician who currently serves as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 7th District since 1994. He is the first African-American to serve as the Majority Whip in the Pennsylvania Senate. Born on October 26, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hughes attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He then attended the Widener University School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree. Hughes began his political career in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he served from 1991 to 1994. He was then elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 1994, and has been re-elected ever since. He was elected as the Majority Whip in the Pennsylvania Senate in 2001, and has held the position ever since. As of 2021, Vincent Hughes' net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

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His wife is Sheryl Lee Ralph (m. 2005)

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In February 2012, Hughes voted in favor of House Bill 1950. This bill significantly reduces the rights of municipalities to defend themselves against health risks posed by gas drilling.

After Chaka Fattah resigned to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, Hughes was elected to succeed him as State Senator from the 7th District in a special election on November 21, 1994. As a member of the State Senate, he has served as Deputy Minority Whip (2005-2006), Minority Caucus Secretary (2007-2008), Minority Caucus Chair (2009-2010). He was elected Minority Chair of the Appropriations Committee in 2011.

Hughes previously served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th District from 1987 to 1995. He is married to actress, singer, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph. Hughes is a member of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus.

In 1984, Hughes unsuccessfully ran for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 190th District, losing to longtime incumbent James Barber in the Democratic primary. He challenged Barber again in 1986, and finally won the nomination. In the general election, he defeated his Republican opponent, Sandra R. Kellar, by a margin of 89%-11%. As a member of the State House, he served as chairman the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus from 1991 to 1994.

Vincent J. Hughes (born October 26, 1956) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 7th District since 1994. He is currently the Democratic chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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