Jay Lucas
Jay Lucas | |
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| 60th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office December 2, 2014 – May 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Harrell |
| Succeeded by | Murrell Smith |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th district | |
| In office December 1, 1998 – December 6, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | John Michael Baxley |
| Succeeded by | Cody Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Howle Lucas August 11, 1957 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tracy Deglman |
| Education | University of South Carolina (BA, MPA, JD) |
James Howle "Jay" Lucas (born August 11, 1957) is an American politician and attorney. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th District from 1999 to 2022. Lucas is a Republican.
Lucas was elected Speaker of the House in December 2014 after the resignation of Bobby Harrell. On March 15, 2022, he announced his decision to not run for reelection to the South Carolina House. He was succeeded as speaker by Murrell Smith.