Vincent Hughes
| Vincent J. Hughes | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 7th district |
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Assumed office November 21, 1994 |
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| Preceded by | Chaka Fattah |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 190th district |
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In office January 6, 1987 – November 21, 1994 |
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| Preceded by | James Barber |
| Succeeded by | Michael Horsey |
| Personal details | |
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October 26, 1956 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Sheryl Lee Ralph (m. 2005) Fatima Ali (divorced) |
| Residence | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Temple University |
| Religion | Baptist |
Vincent J. Hughes (born October 26, 1956) is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 7th District since 1994. The district includes Springfield Township and Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County, as well as West Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, University City, Roxborough, Manayunk, and East Falls. He is currently the Democratic chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. His spokesperson, Ben Waxman, became a candidate for the Pennsylvania House in 2016.
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.
Vincent Hughes was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to James and Ann (née Adams) Hughes. After attending Temple University, he worked as library administrator at the University of Pennsylvania and was an official of District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
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