Longtime Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes has died

Longtime Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes has died

Brian Hughes, who spent 20 years in the center of Mercer County politics as County Executive, passed away today at the age of 68. Hughes was the executive from 2004 until his retirement in 2024. Brian Hughes is the son of former New Jersey Governor Richard Hughes, who served from 1962 to 1970. His tenure ended after the last election when he decided to retire and end his re-election campaign in 2023 and endorsed current officeholder Dan Benson. …

Brian Hughes, key figure in Mercer progress, dies at 68

The basics: Former Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes dies at age 68 Served as county executive from 2004–2024 Son of former Gov. Richard Hughes Oversaw major projects including Terminal Replacement at Trenton-Mercer Airport, new county courthouse construction Sad news to report, as former longtime Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes passed away June 10 at the age of 68. The son of former Gov. Richard Hughes, who also served as New Jersey’s …

Princeton resident Brian Hughes, five-term Mercer County Executive and son of former governor, dies at 68 ⋆ Princeton, NJ local news %

Brian Hughes, a Democrat, served as the Mercer County Executive for 20 years, from 2004 to 2023.