Duncan L. Hunter

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.

For his son and successor, see Duncan D. Hunter.

Duncan L. Hunter
Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byIke Skelton
Succeeded byJohn McHugh
Chair of the House Armed Services Committee
In office
January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007
Preceded byBob Stump
Succeeded byIke Skelton
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California
In office
January 3, 1981 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byLionel Van Deerlin
Succeeded byDuncan D. Hunter
Constituency42nd district (1981–83)
45th district (1983–93)
52nd district (1993–2009)
Personal details
Born
Duncan Lee Hunter

(1948-05-31) May 31, 1948
Riverside, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLynne Hunter
Children2 (including Duncan)
EducationUniversity of Montana
University of California, Santa Barbara
Western State University (BS, JD)
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1969–1971
Rank First Lieutenant
Unit75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger)
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsBronze Star
Air Medal
Vietnam Service Medal

Hunter was the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee during the 108th and 109th Congress. Hunter sought the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States for 2008, but his campaign failed to attract significant voters or delegates in early primary and caucus states, and he dropped out after the Nevada Republican caucuses.

He was succeeded as representative for the 52nd district by his son, Duncan D. Hunter.

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