Samuel William Hunt (born December 9, 1942) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 22nd district. 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 External links Sam Hunt at ballotpedia.org https://web.archive.org/web/20101027174534/http://www.housedemocrats.wa.gov/members/hunt/bio.asp 1942 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Washington House of Representatives Washington State University alumni University of Oregon alumni 21st-century American politicians Democratic Party Washington (state) state senators