Britte Hughey

Britte Edwin Hughey (April 28, 1910 – January 27, 1986) was an American farmer and politician who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives.[1] Elected twice from Amite County, he was a member of the local Farm Bureau and white supremacist Citizens' Council.[2]

Britte Hughey
Member of the
Mississippi House of Representatives
from Amite County
In office
1956–1964
Preceded byT. F. Badon
Succeeded byFrank Wall
Personal details
Born
Britte Edwin Hughey

(1910-04-28)April 28, 1910
Smithdale, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 1986(1986-01-27) (aged 75)
McComb, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Norma Williams
(m. 1934)

Election history

Hughey was elected in 1955 and 1959 alongside Frank Wall and E. H. Hurst, respectively. In 1963, Amite was apportioned only one seat in the House, and Wall defeated him for the Democratic nomination.[3]

References

  1. "Britte Hughey dies, services held today". Enterprise-Journal. January 28, 1986. p. 1. Retrieved January 12, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Hand Book 1956 Session Mississippi Legislature: Biographical Data of Members of Senate and House, Personnel of Standing Committees". 1956. p. 26. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  3. "Hughey Beaten". Enterprise-Journal. August 7, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved January 12, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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