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Introduction
Vincent Hughes is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 7th District since 1994. Hughes previously served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th District from 1987 to 1994.
Early life
| Name | Vincent Hughes |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Age | 65 years |
| Height | 1.75m |
Vincent J. Hughes was born on October 26, 1956 (age 65 years) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He is the son of James Hughes and Ann Adams Hughes. After attending Temple University, he worked as a library administrator at the University of Pennsylvania and was an official of District Council 47 of the American Federation of St ate, County and Municipal Employees.
Career
Vincent Hughes failed to run for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 190th District in 1984, 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 of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus from 1991 to 1994.
Hughes was elected to succeed Chaka Fattah as State Senator from the 7th District in a special election on November 21, 1994, after Fattah resigned to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. As a member of the State Senate, he has served as Deputy Minority Whip (2005-2006), Minority Caucus Secretary (2007-2008), and Minority Caucus Chair (2009-2010).
He was elected Minority Chair of the Appropriations Committee in 2011. 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.
Vincent Hughes is currently the Democratic chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Hughes is a trustee of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.
Wife
Vincent Hughes is married to Sheryl Lee Ralph, they held their marriage ceremony in 2005. His wife is an actress, singer, and activist and they first met in 2003. Hughes had two children from a previous marriage, as did his wife Ralph. He stands at an appealing height of 1.75m and has a good body weight which suits his personality. As of mid-2022, Hughes and his wife Sheryl Lee Ralph are still married.
Vincent Hughes net worth
What is Vincent Hughes’s net worth? The net worth of Vincent Hughes is estimated at around $2 million. His primary source of income is from his career as a politician. Vincent Hughes’s salary per month with other career earnings is over $400,000 dollars annually. He is one of the richest and most influential politicians in the United States. His remarkable career has gained him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips.