| Sam Hunt | |
| State Senate: | Washington |
| District: | 22nd |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2017 |
| Predecessor: | Karen Fraser |
| State House1: | Washington |
| District1: | 22nd |
| Term Start1: | January 8, 2001 |
| Term End1: | January 9, 2017 |
| Predecessor1: | Cathy Wolfe[1] |
| Successor1: | Beth Doglio |
| Office2: | Chair of State Government, Tribal Relations, & Elections Committee |
| Term Start2: | January 9, 2023 |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Birth Name: | Samuel William Hunt |
| Birth Date: | 9 December 1942 |
| Birth Place: | Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Children: | 2 |
| Alma Mater: | Washington State University University of Oregon |
| Website: | Official |
| Signature: | Sam Hunt Signature.png |
Samuel William Hunt[2] (born December 9, 1942) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the Washington State Senate from the 22nd district.[3]
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 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. On Feb. 20, 2024, Hunt announced he would retire after completing his term.
Hunt was married for 47 years to Charlene Hunt who died in 2017. Hunt has two grown children and lives in Olympia, Washington.