Duncan Lee Hunter (born May 31, 1948) is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the House of Representatives from California's 52nd, 45th and 42nd districts from 1981 to 2009.
Quick facts Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Preceded by ...
Duncan L. Hunter |
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In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009 |
| Preceded by | Ike Skelton |
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| Succeeded by | John McHugh |
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In office
January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 |
| Preceded by | Bob Stump |
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| Succeeded by | Ike Skelton |
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In office
January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2009 |
| Preceded by | Lionel Van Deerlin (42nd) |
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| Succeeded by | Dan Lungren (42nd)
Dana Rohrabacher (45th)
Duncan D. Hunter (52nd) |
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| Constituency | 42nd district (1981–83)
45th district (1983–93)
52nd district (1993–2009) |
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| Born | Duncan Lee Hunter
(1948-05-31) May 31, 1948 (age 77)
Riverside, California, U.S. |
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Spouse(s) | Lynne Hunter |
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| Children | 2 (including Duncan) |
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| Education | University of Montana
University of California, Santa Barbara
Western State University (BS, JD) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
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| Years of service | 1969–1971 |
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| Rank | First Lieutenant |
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| Unit | 75th Ranger Regiment |
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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| Awards | Bronze Star
Air Medal
Vietnam Service Medal |
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Hunter was the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
Hunter ran for the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States for 2008, but failed to win many votes during the primaries,[1] and he dropped out after the Nevada Republican caucuses.[2]
Hunter was replaced in congress by his son, Duncan D. Hunter.
