Hughes, Keith F.
Senate 1965-66 (District 27); Senate 1967-72 (District 51)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/27/1936
Birth Place:
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
9/21/2021
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Cloud
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
St. Cloud Cathedral High School; Secondary;
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; B.A.; 1958
University of Minnesota, Law School; LL.B.;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army Reserve;
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Julie Ann Janzen (married August 27, 1960)
Children:
Five children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He is entombed in the Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum, St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Body:
Senate
District:
51
Elected:
11/3/1970
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/4/1971 to 12/31/1972
Oath Date:
1/5/1971
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Civil Administration
-
Education
-
Elections and Reapportionment (Chair)
-
Finance
-
Judiciary
-
Local Government
-
Rules and Administration
Body:
Senate
District:
51
Elected:
11/8/1966
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/2/1967 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date:
1/3/1967
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Problems Division
-
Education
-
Elections and Reapportionment
-
Judiciary
-
Local Government
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
51
Elected:
11/8/1966
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/2/1967 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date:
1/3/1967
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Problems Division
-
Education
-
Election and Reapportionment
-
Judiciary
-
Local Government
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body:
Senate
District:
27
Elected:
11/3/1964
Residence:
Saint Cloud
Term of Office:
1/5/1965 to 1/1/1967
(Special Election)
Oath Date:
1/5/1965
Counties Represented:
Benton, Sherburne, Stearns
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Judiciary
-
Municipal Affairs
-
Public Highways
-
Towns and Counties
-
Transportation and Communications
Session Notes:
He won a special election on November 3, 1964 for the seat vacated by the death of Senator Raymond Bares on April 27, 1964. He was sworn in on January 5, 1965.
No other information has been entered for this legislator.