Anne Meiman Hughes
{{short description|American politician from Connecticut}}
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| name = Anne Hughes
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| state = Connecticut
| district = 135th
| term_start = January 9, 2019
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| predecessor = Adam Dunsby
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| party = Democratic
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|7|3}}
| birth_place = Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.
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| spouse = Tim Hughes
| alma_mater = College of New Rochelle
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| education = Fairfield Warde High School
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Anne Meiman Hughes (née Meiman; born July 3, 1965) is an American politician who is the member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 135th district, serving Weston, Easton and parts of Redding in Fairfield County. She is a member of the Democratic Party and serves as Co-Chair of the Progressive Democratic Caucus.
Early life and education
Anne Hughes was born July 3, 1965, in Fairfield, Connecticut,{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.annehughesproactivect.org/about |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=Anne Hughes Proactive CT |language=en-US}} to Philip Phil Meiman (1933-2010) and Kathryn Meiman (b. 1934).{{Cite web |title=Phil Meiman Obituary (2010) - Fairfield, CT - Connecticut Post |url=https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/ctpost/name/phil-meiman-obituary?id=21669396 |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=Legacy.com}} Her father was a teacher in the Fairfield Public Schools, who also served on the Fairfield Conservation Commission from 1997 to 2007.{{Cite web |title=Philip Meiman Obituary - Fairfield, Connecticut - Tributes.com |url=http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Philip-P.-Meiman-88559872 |access-date=2023-02-09 |website=www.tributes.com |language=en}} Her mother is a registered nurse, homemaker and educator. She was raised there and attended the public schools as well.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Political Science from the College of New Rochelle and a Master of Social Work at the University of New England in 2014.
Professional experience
Hughes works as a Licensed Master Social Worker for Jewish Senior Services' Institute on Aging and as coordinator for the Center of Elder Abuse Prevention. She was formerly a Program Director at CLASP Homes Inc., and she co-founded Norwalk Peacemakers, a non-profit organization.
Political career
=Election=
Hughes was elected in the general election on November 6, 2018, winning 54 percent of the vote over 45 percent for Republican candidate Adam Dunsby. She is the first Democrat to represent the district in over three decades.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/11/06/us/elections/results-connecticut-elections.html|title=Connecticut Election Results - Election Results 2018 - The New York Times|author=|work=The New York Times |date=6 November 2018|accessdate=November 29, 2018}} Anne serves on Aging, Human Services and Labor and Public Employees Committees of the Connecticut General Assembly.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-26 |title=Rep. Anne Hughes Announces 2022 Re-Election Campaign [VIDEO] |url=https://patch.com/connecticut/weston-ct/rep-anne-hughes-announces-2022-re-election-campaign-video |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=Weston-Redding-Easton, CT Patch |language=en}}
Anne is an advocate for family medical leave, and was a living donor of a kidney to her godson in 2015,{{Cite web |date=2019-03-12 |title=Advocates press for a wider definition of family in paid leave bill |url=http://ctmirror.org/2019/03/12/advocates-press-for-a-wider-definition-of-family-in-paid-leave-bill/ |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=CT Mirror |language=en-US}} and has given speeches and testimonials at the [https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/medstar-georgetown-transplant-institute Georgetown Transplant Institute] where the surgeries were performed.
=Hot Mic Incident Involving Representative Anne Hughes=
On April 15, 2025, Connecticut State Representative Anne Hughes (D–Easton) was inadvertently recorded making a controversial remark during a press conference held by the Tax Equity Caucus at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. The event coincided with Tax Day and focused on proposals to increase the capital gains tax, expand the child tax credit, and override the state's fiscal guardrails.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Hot Mic: Rep. Hughes 'Tax My People, They Won’t Even Notice' |url=https://yankeeinstitute.org/2025/04/15/hot-mic-rep-hughes-tax-my-people-they-wont-even-notice/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Yankee Institute |language=en-US}}
During the proceedings, Rep. Hughes was seen exchanging a high-five with Rep. Sarah Keitt (D–Fairfield) and was overheard saying, "We're not rich. But I always tell the governor to tax my people — they won't even notice." {{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=X.com profile for Representative Joe Canino, 65th Assembly District, CT |url=https://x.com/RepJoeCanino/status/1912167747716342271 |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=x.com |language=en-US}}The comment was captured by CT-N cameras and microphones, leading to public scrutiny and media coverage.
References
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