Wesley Hunt

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Wesley Hunt

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth November 13, 1981 (Age: 44)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Wesley Hunt graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science in leadership and management, complemented by a mechanical engineering focus. Commissioned into the U.S. Army, he flew Apache helicopters and served as a diplomatic liaison officer in Iraq and Saudi Arabia. After leaving the military, Hunt pursued advanced degrees in business, public administration, and labor relations from Cornell University. He has held significant roles in both the public and private sectors, including serving as a U.S. Congressman and being appointed to the United States Military Academy Board of Visitors.

Political Ideas

Wesley Hunt combines a staunchly conservative ideology with a surprising focus on fiscal responsibility, advocating for cutting fraud, waste, and abuse while also slashing the national debt. His rhetoric often targets the Biden administration, criticizing its handling of border security and social issues. Despite his conservative stances, Hunt's support for increased oil and gas production reveals a pragmatic approach to energy policy that diverges from typical conservative environmental narratives.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

Texas Senate Republican Primary

293,250 votes (13.50%)

Loss

Winner: John Cornyn, Ken Paxton

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas 38th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

214,076 votes (62.90%)

Win

Position Details

2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 38th congressional district election

163,597 votes (62.95%)

Win

Texas's 38th congressional district Republican primary

35,291 votes (55.30%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Texas's 7th congressional district

149,054 votes (47.40%)

Loss

Winner: Lizzie Fletcher

Texas's 7th congressional district Republican primary

28,060 votes (61.00%)

Win