Former WA state Senator Sam Hunt dies at 83 after battle with leukemia

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

State Sen. Sam Hunt, seen here on the Senate floor, died Saturday at the age of 83. (Photo courtesy of Legislative Support Services)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 chamber…

Former WA state Senator Sam Hunt dies at 83 after battle with leukemia

Sam Hunt, a politician who represented Washington for most of the 21st century up to this point, died Saturday at the age of 83.

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

Tributes poured out on social media, where Hunt’s daughter, Hillary, announced his death.