Jon Blair Hunter

Jon Blair Hunter
Member of the West Virginia Senate
from the 14th district
In office
1997–2009
Personal details
Born (1938-12-25) December 25, 1938 (age 86)
Richwood, West Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJudy Raught
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin

Jon Blair Hunter (born December 25, 1938)[1] was a Democratic West Virginia state senator from the 14th district, which represents Barbour County, Preston County, Taylor County, Tucker County and parts of Grant County and Monongalia County. He served from 1996 until 2008. As a legislator he was a voice for environmental issues and has sponsored legislation to stop Mountain Top Removal mining in West Virginia.[2]

He retired having not sought re-election in 2008.[3]

References

  1. ^ Who's Who in American Politics. 1997–1998. p. 2300.
  2. ^ "State Senator Introduces Bill Banning Valley Fills". West Virginia Highlands Voice. 6 February 2008. Archived from the original on 8 January 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Another GOP Incumbent Leaving W.Va. Senate". Lincoln Walks At Midnight. 12 November 2007.