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Randy Hunt
Randy Hunt (Republican Party) was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing the 5th Barnstable District. Hunt assumed office in 2011. Hunt left office on January 6, 2021.
Hunt (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives to represent the 5th Barnstable District. Hunt won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Hunt was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
Biography
Hunt earned his B.A. in accounting from the University of Texas El Paso. His professional experience includes working as a CPA at his own practice in Cape Cod, and at Peat Marwick (now KPMG LLP), where he also served as senior manager in the audit practice; and as CFO for Aerovox, a publicly traded optical sensor manufacturer in Juarez, Mexico.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Hunt was assigned to the following committees:
- Health Care Financing Joint Committee, Ranking Minority
- Revenue Joint Committee, Ranking Minority
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health Care Financing Joint |
| • Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Joint |
| • Transportation Joint |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hunt served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint |
| • Revenue Joint |
| • Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Joint |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hunt served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint |
| • Revenue Joint |
| • Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hunt served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Elder Affairs Joint |
| • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Joint |
| • Telecommunication, Utilities and Energy Joint |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Randy Hunt did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Barnstable District
Incumbent Randy Hunt defeated Jack Stanton in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Barnstable District on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Randy Hunt (R) | 57.1 | 11,500 |
 | Jack Stanton (D) | 42.7 | 8,605 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 20,133 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Barnstable District
Jack Stanton advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Barnstable District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jack Stanton | 100.0 | 2,552 |
| Total votes: 2,552 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Barnstable District
Incumbent Randy Hunt defeated Ronald Beaty Jr. in the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 5th Barnstable District on September 4, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Randy Hunt | 79.4 | 3,183 |
 | Ronald Beaty Jr. | 20.6 | 828 | |
| Total votes: 4,011 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 8, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Randy Hunt ran unopposed in the Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Barnstable District general election.[1][2]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives, Fifth Barnstable District General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican |  Randy Hunt Incumbent (unopposed) | |
| Source: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | ||
He was also unopposed in the Republican primary.
2014
Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on September 9, 2014, and a general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Matthew Terry was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Randy Hunt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Hunt defeated Terry in the general election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Hunt Incumbent |
62.7% | 10,309 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Terry | 37.3% | 6,123 | |
| Total Votes | 16,432 | |||
2012
Hunt won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Barnstable District. Hunt was unopposed in the September 6 Republican primary and defeated R. Patrick Ellis (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Randy Hunt Incumbent |
56.2% | 12,483 | |
| Democratic | R. Patrick Ellis | 43.8% | 9,747 | |
| Total Votes | 22,230 | |||
2010
Hunt won election to the Fifth Barnstable seat in 2010. He faced Lance Lambros (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
Hunt had no primary opposition.
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, Fifth Barnstable District (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lance Lambros (D) | 8,824 | |||
| Randy Hunt (R)
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9,966 | |||
Campaign themes
2012
Hunt's website highlighted the following campaign themes.[7]
- Excerpt: "Local control free of unfunded mandates"
- Excerpt: "Personal freedoms as enumerated in the Constitution and Bill of Rights"
- Excerpt: "A small federal government focused on national security and international affairs"
- Excerpt: "States' rights (that is, all powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution be reserved for the states--10th Amendment)"
- Excerpt: "State government that provides support for those unable to help themselves"
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Massachusetts State Legislature was in session from January 1 to January 5.
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2019
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In 2019, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2018
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In 2018, the Massachusetts General Court was in formal session from January 3 to July 31. The legislature was in informal session from August 1 to December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through November 15. The legislature held an informal session from November 16 to January 2.
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2016
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In 2016, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 6 through July 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 7, 2015, through January 5, 2016.
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2014
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In 2014, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 14 through August 1.
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2013
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In 2013, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 2 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 4 through July 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the Massachusetts General Court was in session from January 5 through November 16.
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Personal
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Hunt and his wife, Mary, have six children.
See also
- Massachusetts House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Joint Committees
- Massachusetts state legislative districts
- Massachusetts State Legislature
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Randy Hunt on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of State, "2016 State election candidates," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Election data lookup," accessed December 20, 2016
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2014 State Primary Candidates," accessed September 9, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "2012 State Primary Results," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 6, 2012," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, "Return of Votes - For Massachusetts State Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ "electrandyhunt," Official Campaign Website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jeffrey Perry (R) |
Massachusetts House of Representatives Fifth Barnstable District 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by Steven Xiarhos (R) |
