Walter Hunt (politician)

Walter H. Hunt (September 5, 1868 – May 4, 1942) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

This article is about the Wisconsin State Senator. For other people named Walter Hunt, see Walter Hunt.

Biography

Hunt was born on September 5, 1868, in Kingston, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from Valparaiso University. Later, he enlisted in the United States Army. He died in River Falls, Wisconsin in 1942.[2]

Political career

Hunt was elected to the Senate in 1924[3] as a Republican. In 1934, he was a candidate in the Wisconsin Progressive Party primary for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th congressional district, losing to Merlin Hull.[4]

References
  1. Biographical. Wisconsin Blue Book 1925. 1925. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
  2. "Walter H. Hunt Is Called to Rest". The Sheboygan Press. May 6, 1942. p. 6. Retrieved March 14, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. "Membership of the Legislature". Eau Claire Leader. November 27, 1924. p. 10. Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "WI District 9 - PRG Primary". Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.


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