| Jay Lucas | |
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| 60th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
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Assumed office December 2, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Bobby Harrell |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th district |
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Assumed office December 1, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | J. Michael Baxley |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
James Howle Lucas August 11, 1957 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Tracy Ann Deglman |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Baptist |
James Howle "Jay" Lucas (born August 11, 1957) is an American politician and attorney. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 65th District, serving since 1999. Lucas is a Republican.
Lucas was elected Speaker of the House in December 2014 after the resignation of Bobby Harrell.