Hunter Cantrell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 56A district | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Drew Christensen |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Hanson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1995 |
| Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Residence | Savage, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | tutor, home care worker |
Hunter Cantrell (born July 10, 1995)[1] is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 56A in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life, education, and career
Cantrell was raised in Savage, Minnesota, where he attended Hidden Valley Elementary School, Eagle Ridge Middle School, and graduated from Burnsville High School in 2013.[2][3] He attended Inver Hills Community College and the University of Minnesota, where he graduated from with a Bachelor of Arts in physiology.[4]
Cantrell is a tutor for the Burnsville–Eagan–Savage School District and a home care worker.[4]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Cantrell was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Drew Christensen. He did not run for re-election in 2020, instead campaigning for fellow DFL candidate Jessica Hanson.[5]
Personal life
Cantrell resides in Savage, Minnesota.[1] He is openly gay.[6]
Cantrell was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in May 2017, which is in remission after seven months of chemotherapy.[2][3][7]
References
- 1 2 "Cantrell, Hunter". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- 1 2 Schuster, Christine (October 29, 2018). "State Representative candidate Q&As: House District 56A". Savage Pacer. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- 1 2 Schuster, Christine (March 30, 2018). "Savage resident Hunter Cantrell gets DFL nod for House District 56A". Savage Pacer. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- 1 2 "House District 56A candidate questionnaire 2018". Sun Thisweek. Adams Publishing Group. October 15, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ↑ "Candidates lay out priorities after Cantrell announces no re-election run". 14 November 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ↑ Van Oot, Torey (January 10, 2019). "Minnesota lawmaker proposes ban on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
- ↑ Gessner, John (February 15, 2018). "2 seek DFL nod in 56A". Sun Thisweek. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved November 10, 2018.