Jana Hughes, a Seward school board member and Seward community leader, announced Oct. 19 that she will run for the District 24 seat in the Nebraska Legislature.
“The future of Nebraska depends upon the decisions being made at the state level and I’m excited about the possibility of representing our district in that process,” said Hughes, a lifelong Seward County resident.
Hughes, who has represented Seward on the school board since 2018, said she is ready to find solutions to the challenges of her district and state on day one. Among those challenges are lowering property taxes, strengthening small businesses, supporting schools and being a strong voice for agriculture.
Hughes grew up on a family farm, where she learned the value of hard work and self-reliance. Today, she is involved with a local manufacturing company that is one of the largest employers in her hometown of Seward. As a mother raising three children, she understands the fears and challenges parents face in keeping them safe and ensuring a bright future and vibrant opportunities for young Nebraskans.
“My top priority will always be making the lives of families, small business owners and farmers better,” Hughes said. “On the school board, I’ve worked toward forging a brighter future for the next generation of Nebraska. If you support me for legislature, I will continue that fight as our voice in Lincoln.”
Through her various life experiences, Hughes has learned first-hand the importance of lowering taxes so rural families can make ends meet, supporting manufacturing and other employers who create high-paying jobs in Nebraska’s communities and building strong schools that nurture and develop the next generation of leaders.
Hughes and her husband, John, live in Seward with their three children, Lena, Anna and Hank. The family business, Hughes Brothers Manufacturing, has been producing quality, American-made hardware and other products since 1921.
