Walter Hunt (politician)
Walter H. Hunt (September 5, 1868 – May 4, 1942) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Biography
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Biographical. Wisconsin Blue Book 1925. 1925. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
- ^ "Walter H. Hunt Is Called to Rest". The Sheboygan Press. May 6, 1942. p. 6. Retrieved March 14, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Membership of the Legislature". Eau Claire Leader. November 27, 1924. p. 10. Retrieved March 15, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "WI District 9 - PRG Primary". Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2014-02-04.
External links
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