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Megan Hunt
Profile
Megan Hunt is an American politician serving as a member of the Nebraska Legislature, representing the 8th district in Omaha. First elected in 2018, she made history as the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the Nebraska state legislature. Formerly a Democrat, she registered as an Independent in 2023, citing national political dysfunction. Hunt is known for her advocacy on LGBTQ rights, reproductive healthcare access, and prison reform, and she is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. Before her legislative career, she was a small business owner and nonprofit founder.
Details
- Born
- May 9, 1986 · 40 years old
- Birth place
- Blair, Nebraska, United States
- Education
- Blair High School; Dana College
- Career
- Boutique clothing store owner, nonprofit founder
