Sam Hunt (Washington politician)

Samuel William Hunt[2] (born December 9, 1942) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 22nd district.[3]

Sam Hunt
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 9, 2017
Preceded byKaren Fraser
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
January 8, 2001 – January 9, 2017
Preceded byCathy Wolfe[1]
Succeeded byBeth Doglio
Chair of State Government, Tribal Relations, & Elections Committee
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Personal details
Born
Samuel William Hunt

(1942-12-09) December 9, 1942
Billings, Montana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children2
Alma materWashington State University
University of Oregon
WebsiteOfficial

Early life and education

Hunt was born in Billings, Montana. After receiving a degree and teaching certificate from Washington State University, Hunt took post-graduate studies at Washington State University and the University of Oregon.

Career

He was a public school teacher in Pasco and Montesano, and Governor Booth Gardner's Special Assistant for K-12 Education. Hunt served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2001 to 2017, and was succeeded by Beth Doglio. He was then elected to the Washington State Senate. He represents the 22nd District and serves as the Chair of the State Government, Tribal Relations, and Elections Committee. Hunt also serves on the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee and the Ways & Means Committee.

Personal life

Hunt was married for 47 years to Charlene Hunt who died in 2017. Hunt has two grown children and lives in Olympia, Washington.

References
  1. "State of Washington: Members of the Legislature 1889-2019" (PDF). Washington Legislative Information Center. Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate; Bernard C. Dean, Chief Clerk House of Representatives. February 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  2. "Candidate Registration, Samuel William Hunt". Public Disclosure Commission, State of Washington. 2007-07-10. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  3. "Senator Sam Hunt (D-Washington) biography". capwiz.com.
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