Evan Hunt

Evan Hunt's mother was a career educator, and his own son and daughter attend local public schools in McKinney, where he lives with his family.¹ He earned his undergraduate degree in history and political science at the University of Pennsylvania, including a year studying at the London School of Economics.¹ He later completed a master's in international relations and conflict resolution at American Military University.¹

Hunt is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel whose service included active duty and the Air National Guard.¹ He worked as a B-1 bomber weapons systems officer, taught at the Red Flag training exercise and held Guard command positions before retiring in 2022.¹

His defense industry experience includes Raytheon's high energy laser business, where trade reporting identified him as business development director.² In that role, he discussed countering small drones with lasers and developing training systems for the airmen operating them.² His campaign also describes executive work with private equity backed businesses and startups.¹

Hunt supports Affordable Care Act subsidies, lower prescription drug prices and health coverage combining public and private participation.¹ He opposes school vouchers, supports higher teacher pay and favors maintaining strong NATO alliances while requiring allies to share defense costs.¹ Hunt faces Republican Keith Self.³