Sam Hunt, who represented Olympia in WA Legislature for over two decades, dies at 83

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Longtime state lawmaker Sam Hunt, who represented Olympia in the Washington Legislature, died Saturday after a short battle with leukemia. He was 83.

Hunt served 16 years in the state House, before moving to the Senate in 2017. He was chair of the committees overseeing state government and elections in both chambers. Hunt decided not to seek reelection in 2024, and was appointed a regent at Washington State University.

Hunt helped lead the …

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