Hunt Downer

Hunt Downer is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Life and career

Downer was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Nicholls State University and Loyola University New Orleans. He served in the United States Army Reserve.
Downer served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1976 to 2004.
Downer was a major general of the Louisiana National Guard.
In 2010 he attempted to be selected as the Republican candidate for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district but was defeated by Jeff Landry.