Jon Hubbard (American politician)
| Jon Hubbard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
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In office January 10, 2011 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joan Cash |
| Succeeded by | Harold Copenhaver (in District 58) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1946 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Alma mater | Ouachita Baptist University |
| Profession | Educator and insurance agent |
| Religion | Southern Baptist |
Jon Hubbard (born December 12, 1946) is a Republican former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from District 75 in Jonesboro in eastern Arkansas.
Early life
Hubbard grew up in North Little Rock, served in the United States Air Force, attended University of Central Arkansas in Conway, but graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.[1]
Career
Hubbard defeated incumbent Joan Cash, a Democrat, in the 2010 elections.[2]
In 2009, Hubbard published a book titled Letters to the Editor: Confessions of a Frustrated Conservative,[3] in which he said "the institution of slavery that the black race has long believed to be an abomination upon its people may actually have been a blessing in disguise",[4][5] that blacks don't "appreciate the value of a good education", and that in the future immigration, both legal and illegal, must lead to "planned wars or extermination" which would be "as necessary as eating and breathing".[6]
In 2012, Hubbard won the Republican primary in District 58, rather than District 75. However, he was defeated in the general election by Democrat Harold Copenhaver. [7]
Personal life
From 1991 to 1995, Hubbard was a teacher and coach at Walnut Ridge High School in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He then worked as owner/agent of Arkansas First Stop Insurance, Inc., from 1995 to 2006. Since 2006, he has been a marketing representative for Equity Insurance Company. He was also an insurance agent from 1975 to 1991.[8]
Hubbard survived a heart attack in 2011.[9]
References
- ↑ "Jon Hubbard for State Representative District 75". Jonhubbard4arkansas.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ "New political landscape awaits Arkansas legislators - USATODAY.com". Usatoday30.usatoday.com. 2010-11-03. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ "Letters To The Editor: Confessions Of A Frustrated Conservative: Jon Michael Hubbard: 9780595636303: Amazon.com: Books". Amazon.com. 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ Celock, John (2012-10-05). "Jon Hubbard, Arkansas Legislator, Says Slavery May 'Have Been A Blessing' In New Book". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ Parker, Suzi (October 6, 2012). "Arkansas Republicans' comments on slavery, Muslims stir controversy". Reuters. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
- ↑ Andre Tartar (October 6, 2012). "Arkansas Lawmaker Concludes That Slavery Was Actually Good for Black People". Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ "Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2012". Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ↑ "John Hubbard". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ Arkansas, The (2011-03-01). "Lawmaker suffers mild heart attack". NWAonline. Retrieved 2012-10-08.