Rachel Hunt | |
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Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 42nd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Jackson (redistricted) |
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Bill Brawley |
Succeeded by | Laura Budd |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Olav Nilender |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Jim Hunt (father) Carolyn Hunt (mother) |
Education | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA) University of South Carolina (JD) |
Website | State Senate website |
Rachel H. Hunt is a member of the North Carolina State Senate. A Democrat, Hunt was elected in November 2022 to represent the 42nd district based in Mecklenburg County. Prior to that, Hunt served two terms in the North Carolina House, twice beating Republican Bill Brawley.[1] She is the Democratic Nominee in the 2024 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election.