Justin Hicks (politician)
Justin Hicks is an American politician and lawyer, serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 108th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 4, 2023.
Justin Hicks | |
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Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 108th district | |
Assumed office January 4, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Justin Hill |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 1 |
Education | B.S. SUNY Empire State College J.D. St. Louis University School of Law |
Early life and education
Hicks was born in St. Louis County, Missouri and is a graduate of Ritenour High School.[1] He earned a B.S. from SUNY Empire State College and a J.D. from St. Louis University School of Law.[1]
He is of African-American descent.[2]
Career
Hicks served in the United States Army from 2011 to 2017.[1] Thereafter, he worked as an assistant attorney general in the Missouri Attorney General's Office.[1]
Personal life
Hicks lives in Lake St. Louis with his wife and daughter.[1]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Justin Hicks | 8,895 | 63.9% | ||
Democratic | Susan Shumway | 5,028 | 36.1% | ||
Total votes | 13,923 | 100.00% |
References
- "Representative Justin Hicks". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- Heckman, Elizabeth (April 3, 2023). "Black Republican receives applause for identifying as 'American' during heated debate on DEI initiatives". Fox News.
- "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 8, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
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