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

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 icon
  3. ↑ "Membership of the Legislature". Eau Claire Leader. November 27, 1924. p. 10. Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ↑ "WI District 9 - PRG Primary". Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.


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