cretia Hughes Klucken, National Board Member of Veterans for America First (VFAF), has announced her campaign for a seat on the National Rifle Association Board of Directors, continuing years of involvement in Second Amendment education, firearms advocacy and grassroots political activism.
Born in Commerce, Georgia, Hughes has developed a national profile as a media personality and Second Amendment advocate. She is co-founder of Fallback Productions Studio LLC and host of Real News with Lucretia Hughes, a digital program covering political, cultural and constitutional issues. Her official website says the program reaches millions of viewers through social-media and streaming platforms. The Real News with Lucretia Hughes
Hughes has an extensive record of involvement with firearms-rights organizations. NRA materials identify her as a former member of the NRA Nominating Committee and a member of the NRA Outreach Committee. She has also worked with Women for Gun Rights and received firearms training under organization president and competitive shooter Dianna Muller. NRA Home
In June 2022, Hughes testified before Congress on firearms policy and the Second Amendment. More recently, she participated in the Women for Gun Rights 2026 National Summit in Washington, D.C., where she was among the scheduled speakers at the organization's Capitol rally. During the Washington program, she also met with elected officials and government representatives as part of the summit's advocacy activities. VETERANS FOR AMERICA FIRST
Her public advocacy has also included political and community involvement in Georgia. Hughes previously served as president of the Lanier Tea Party Patriots, has been involved with Republican organizations in Georgia, and previously ran as a Republican candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives. TPUSA
Within Veterans for America First, Hughes has held both state and national leadership responsibilities. VFAF's current leadership page identifies her as Deputy National Communications Director and notes her work with the Trump campaign's Gun Owners Coalition, NRA outreach and national media. VETERANS FOR AMERICA FIRST Hughes now serves as a VFAF National Board Member, according to VFAF information provided for this announcement.
Hughes previously sought election to the NRA Board of Directors in 2025. The NRA's official election results listed her among the candidates who were not elected that year. An Official Journal Of The NRA Her renewed campaign builds upon her previous candidacy and years of participation in NRA outreach, firearms education and Second Amendment advocacy.
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