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Harry Hughes
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| 57th Governor of Maryland | |
| In office January 17, 1979 – January 21, 1987 |
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| Lieutenant | Samuel Bogley J. Joseph Curran Jr. |
| Preceded by | Marvin Mandel |
| Succeeded by | William Donald Schaefer |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1955–1959 |
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| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1959–1970 |
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Harry Roe Hughes
November 13, 1926 Easton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2019 (aged 92) Denton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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Patricia Donoho
(m. 1951; died 2010) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Mount St. Mary's University University of Maryland, College Park (BA) George Washington University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Harry Roe Hughes (born November 13, 1926 – died March 13, 2019) was an American politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Hughes served as the 57th Governor of Maryland from 1979 to 1987.
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Early Life and Education
Harry Hughes was born in Easton, Maryland. His parents were Helen (Roe) and Jonathan Longfellow Hughes. He went to public schools in Caroline County, Maryland. Later, he attended the Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania.
During World War II, Hughes served in the U.S. Naval Air Corps. After the war, he continued his studies. He went to Mount Saint Mary's University and the University of Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1949.
Hughes earned his law degree from The George Washington University Law School in 1952. The same year, he became a lawyer in Maryland. On June 30, 1951, Hughes married Patricia Donoho Hughes. They had two daughters, Ann and Elizabeth. Patricia Hughes passed away in 2010.
Political Career Highlights
Hughes started his political journey in the Maryland House of Delegates. He represented Caroline County from 1955 to 1959. In 1958, he was elected to the Maryland Senate. He served there until 1970.
In 1971, Hughes became the Secretary of Transportation for Maryland. He resigned from this role in 1977. This was due to a disagreement about a construction contract for a subway in Baltimore.
Serving as Governor of Maryland
Hughes was elected governor in 1978. He won against Lieutenant Governor Blair Lee III in the primary election. Then, he defeated Republican John Glenn Beall, Jr. in the main election.
As governor, Hughes was a strong supporter of the Chesapeake Bay. He signed laws to help restore the Bay. These laws included the Chesapeake Bay Agreement. This agreement aimed to protect the Bay from too much fishing and pollution.
During his time as governor, Maryland also started trading with China. Near the end of his term, Maryland faced a financial challenge. This was part of the larger Savings and loan crisis in the U.S. Steps were taken to protect Maryland's savings and loan organizations.
Hughes served two terms as governor. He won re-election in 1982. His time as governor ended in 1987.
After the Governorship
In 1986, Hughes tried to run for a seat in the United States Senate. However, he did not win the Democratic nomination. Barbara Mikulski won that election instead.
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Later Life and Legacy
After his time as governor, Harry Hughes remained active. He was a member of the Chesapeake Bay Trust from 1995 to 2003. He also served on the Board of Regents for the University System of Maryland.
Hughes led different committees, including one about the Pfiesteria organism in 1997. He also chaired the Maryland Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission. In 2006, Hughes published his autobiography.
Harry Hughes passed away on March 13, 2019, at his home in Denton. He was 92 years old.
See also
- Ann Hull, Hughes' executive assistant from 1979 to 1985 and chair of Hughes' Governor's Commission to Revise the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Laws.
