Samuel Michael Hunt | |
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 –January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Bateman |
| Member of the WashingtonHouseofRepresentatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 8,2001 –January 9,2017 | |
| Preceded by | Cathy Wolfe [1] |
| Succeeded by | Beth Doglio |
| Assumed office January 9,2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Michael Hunt December 9,1942 Billings,Montana,U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Washington State University University of Oregon |
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| Website | Official |
Samuel Michael Hunt [2] (born December 9,1942) is an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Washington State legislature from 2001 to 2025. He served as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives between 2001 and 2016,and the Washington State Senate from 2017 to 2025. [3] He represented the 22nd district. [4]
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.
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 represented the 22nd District and served as the Chair of the State Government,Tribal Relations,and Elections Committee. Hunt also served on the Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee and the Ways &Means Committee. On Feb. 20,2024,Hunt announced he would retire after completing his term.
In January of 2025,Hunt was succeeded by House of Representatives member Jessica Bateman.
Hunt was married for 47 years to Charlene Hunt who died in 2017. Hunt has two grown children and lives in Olympia,Washington.