Quincy Byrum Hurst Jr. (born March 14, 1949), is the principal attorney in a Hot Springs, Arkansas law firm, Hurst, Morrissey, Hurst, PLLC[1] and has been involved in Democratic Party politics throughout much of his life. On June 12, 2012, Hurst lost a race for the United States Congress in Arkansas's 4th congressional district, the seat being vacated by Representative Mike Ross.[2] Hurst lost to State Senator Gene Jeffress, who was subsequently defeated by the Republican Tom Cotton in the 2012 general election.[3]
Early life and education
Hurst was born in Hot Springs, a resort city in central Arkansas, to Q. Byrum Hurst Sr., and the former and Hazel Earline Barham. Hurst Sr. was elected administrative judge in Garland County in 1947[4] and then elected to the Arkansas State Senate, in which he served for twenty-two consecutive years until he ran unsuccessfully in the 1972 Democratic gubernatorial primary against the incumbent Dale L. Bumpers.[5]
Hurst graduated from Hot Springs High School and earned "All-State" honors as a Trojan quarterback and defensive back. He then attended the University of Arkansas and worked as a store clerk and maintained an on-campus laundry route to pay for his education expenses. Hurst was in the Army ROTC program and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1974.[6][7]
Family
Hurst and his wife, Rita, married c. 1980. They have reared five children and have eight grandchildren.[8][7] Hurst's five children include: Harmony Morrissey, Josh Hurst, Justin Hurst, Rachel Kemp and Quincy Hurst[9] Rachel Kemp is an attorney with the Arkansas Attorney General's office[10] Quincy Hurst is a Vice President at Superior Senior Care.[11] Harmony Hurst Morrissey, Josh Quincy Hurst and Justin Byrum Hurst are all licensed attorneys in Hot Springs, Arkansas.[12][13][14]
Career
Hurst has served on various boards and committees throughout his career. In 2003, he was elected president of the interest group, the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association.[15] In 2006, he was named a "Mid-South Super Lawyer",[16] recognizing top lawyers in the South.[17] He has been active in the Boys and Girls Club, the YMCA, served on the board of directors for the Arkansas Special Olympics, served on local volunteer fire departments[16] and has been active in Oaklawn First Church of God in Hot Springs.[6] He has taught a Sunday school class at his church since the late 1980s.[18]
References
- ^ "About Us". Hurst Morrissey & Hurst. Archived from the original on March 13, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ Brantley, Max (February 27, 2012). "Q. Byrum Hurst announces for 4th District Congress". Arkansas Times. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Democrats choose congressional nominees in 1st, 4th". arktimes.com. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
- ^ "Garland County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Ross (AR04) - Floor Statements - In Memory of Q. Byrum Hurst". House.gov. January 9, 2007. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Meet Q. Byrum Hurst | Q. Byrum Hurst For Congress 4th District". Hurst4congress.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ a b Arnold, Jeff (May 7, 2012). "4th District: Candidate Hurst's Priorities Include Economy, Social Security". The Times Record. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ Brock, Roby (February 27, 2012). "Hot Springs attorney in 4th District race". The City Wire. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Primary 2012: Three seeking Democratic nomination in 4th District". Camden News. May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "State Directory Online Search". Arkansas.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
- ^ "Quincy Hurst". LinkedIn. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Attorney Information for Harmony Hurst Morrissey". Arkansas Judiciary. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Attorney Information for Josh Quincy Hurst". Arkansas Judiciary. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Attorney Information for Justin Byrum Hurst". Arkansas Judiciary. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Board of Governors". Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "Q. Byrum Hurst, Jr. (D)". Tobacco Issues.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Attorney Profile: Q. Byrum Hurst, Jr". Super Lawyers. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ "Q. Byrum Hurst. Evangelistic Assoc". Qbyrum.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012.