Duncan Hunter is an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative for California's 50th congressional district from 2009 to 2020. He is also a decorated Marine Corps veteran known for his military service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Duncan Duane Hunter was born on December 7, 1976, in San Diego, California. He graduated from Granite Hills High School in El Cajon and later earned a degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University. During college, he supported himself by developing websites and programming databases for high-tech companies. After graduation, he began working full-time as a Business Analyst in San Diego.
Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Hunter left his civilian job and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He began active duty in 2002 as a Second Lieutenant, specializing in field artillery—continuing a family legacy of military service shared by his grandfather, Robert O. Hunter, a Marine Corps artillery officer during World War II.
Hunter served tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After completing his active duty in 2005, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve. He was later promoted to Captain in 2006 and to Major in 2012. Shortly before entering politics, he was recalled to service and deployed to Afghanistan for more than six months. Upon his return, he transitioned into his congressional career.
Duncan Hunter was elected to Congress in 2008, succeeding his father, former Representative Duncan L. Hunter. He became the first Marine combat veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan elected to Congress. Known for his conservative views, Hunter advocated for strong national security, strict border enforcement, support for the Second Amendment, and pro-life policies. He also prioritized economic initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for American workers.
Throughout his tenure, Hunter served on several key committees, including the House Armed Services Committee, reflecting his military background and commitment to defense policy.
Hunter and his wife Margaret resided in Alpine, California, with their three children: Duncan, Elizabeth, and Sarah. The family maintained a relatively low public profile during much of his early career in Congress.
In 2018, Duncan Hunter and his wife Margaret were indicted on charges of misusing more than $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses, including vacations, groceries, and extramarital affairs. In June 2019, court documents revealed that Hunter had used campaign funds to finance relationships with lobbyists and congressional staff members. Specific allegations referenced five extramarital affairs, including one with an employee from his congressional office.
Margaret Hunter pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with federal investigators. Duncan Hunter initially pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea to guilty in December 2019. He resigned from Congress in January 2020. In December 2020, President Donald Trump granted Hunter a full pardon.
| Birth Date: | 7 Dec, 1976 |
| Age: | 43 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | San Diego |
| residence: | Alpine |
| Education: | San Diego State University Granite Hills High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American politician and U.S. Marine Corps officer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 60 thousand |
