Biography
State Senator Victoria Hunt represents Washington’s 5th Legislative District in southeast King County, which includes parts or all of Issaquah, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw, Covington, Fall City, Hobart and North Bend.
An environmental scientist and former local elected official, Hunt brings a combination of technical expertise and practical governing experience to the Washington State Senate. She holds a doctorate in ecology and has spent her career translating complex data into real-world solutions for communities, governments and policymakers.
Hunt earned her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and her doctorate from the University of Illinois. Her professional background includes work as a data scientist and climate policy expert, including at Breakthrough Energy, where she focused on electric grid reliability and the transition to clean energy. She also served as chief data officer at Crosswalk Labs and as an affiliate faculty member in the University of Washington’s Urban Design and Planning Department.
Before serving in the Legislature, Hunt was elected to three terms on the Issaquah City Council, where she built a reputation as a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader. As city council president, she helped expand investments in public safety, human services and housing, including establishing a local partnership that provided temporary housing and helped people transition into permanent homes. Her local leadership grounded her approach to state policy in the real needs of cities, families and small communities.
Hunt was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in 2024, where she quickly emerged as an effective legislator. In her first term, she served as vice chair of the House Environment and Energy Committee, helping shape major environmental and energy legislation while also passing bipartisan bills into law.
In June 2025, Hunt was unanimously appointed by the King County Council to serve in the Washington State Senate. Later that year, she ran for a full term and was elected by voters in the 5th Legislative District, winning a clear majority to continue her work in Olympia.
As a senator, Hunt has been a consistent voice for fiscal responsibility, evidence-based policymaking and bipartisan collaboration, helping protect essential public services while navigating challenging budget conditions. She is known for working across party lines to deliver results. Every bill she passed during the 2025 session received bipartisan support.
In the Legislature, Hunt has prioritized investments in public safety, disaster preparedness, housing affordability, education, transportation and climate resilience, with a particular focus on protecting families and ensuring communities are prepared for emergencies and future growth.
Hunt lives in Issaquah with her spouse and their two children, who attend local public schools. She continues to bring a data-driven, community-focused approach to her work in Olympia, committed to delivering thoughtful, effective policy that improves quality of life across Washington state.