 Hughes has been involved in grassroots politics since 1989.She has worked on numerous political campaigns from stuffing envelopes to a campaign manager.She has held several positions in public service from County and District level, and the Michigan Republican Party, including precinct Delegate, Treasurer, County Vice Chair, County Chair, District Chair and campaign county chair for George W. Bush, Spencer Abraham, Terri Land, and Mike Cox, among other noteworthy politicians.