Biography
Wesley Parish Hunt, born on November 13, 1981, in Houston, Texas, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 38th congressional district since January 3, 2023. Raised in a military family, Hunt attended St. John's School in Houston before accepting an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. After graduating in 2004, he served eight years in the U.S. Army as an Aviation Branch Officer and AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter pilot, including a combat deployment to Iraq and two deployments to Saudi Arabia as a Diplomatic Liaison Officer. Following his military service, Hunt earned three master's degrees from Cornell University. He is married to Emily Hunt, and they have three children: Victoria, Olivia, and Willie Parish Hunt II.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Management with a Field of Study in Mechanical Engineering
United States Military Academy at West Point, 2004
*Master of Business Administration *
Cornell University
*Master of Public Administration *
Cornell University
*Master of Industrial and Labor Relations *
Cornell University
Political Experience
2020 Congressional Campaign
Ran for Texas's 7th congressional district; won the Republican primary but lost the general election to incumbent Democrat Lizzie Fletcher.
2022 Congressional Campaign
Announced candidacy for the newly established 38th congressional district; won the Republican primary and defeated Democratic nominee Duncan Klussmann in the general election.
*U.S. House of Representatives *
Sworn in as the first representative of Texas's 38th congressional district on January 3, 2023. Serves on the House Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Small Business Committees, chairing the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains.
Notable Achievements
Historic Election
Became the first Black academy graduate from a U.S. military academy to be elected to Congress.
Legislative Actions
In 2023, voted in favor of a resolution directing the removal of U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.
Endorsements
Received endorsements from former President Donald Trump during his congressional campaigns.
Hunt continues to advocate for issues such as border security, energy independence, and support for military and law enforcement personnel.
