Jay Lucas | |
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60th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
Assumed office December 2, 2014 |
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Preceded by | Bobby Harrell |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th district |
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Assumed office December 1, 1998 |
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Preceded by | J. Michael Baxley |
Personal details | |
Born |
James Howle Lucas August 11, 1957 Columbia, South Carolina |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Tracy Ann Deglman |
Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
Profession | attorney |
Religion | Baptist |
James Howle "Jay" Lucas (born August 11, 1957) is an American politician and attorney. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th District, serving since 1999. Lucas is a Republican.
Lucas was elected Speaker of the House in December 2014 after the resignation of Bobby Harrell.