Duncan D. Hunter
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 50th district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Brian Bilbray |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 52nd district |
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In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Duncan Hunter |
| Succeeded by | Scott Peters |
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Duncan Duane Hunter December 7, 1976 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Hunter |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University (BS) |
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| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 U.S. Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 2001–2005 (Active) 2005–present (Reserve) |
| Rank |
 Major
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| Unit | 1st Battalion 11th Marines |
| Battles/wars |
War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Duncan Duane Hunter (born December 7, 1976) is an American politician and member of the Republican Party from California who has represented San Diego County in the United States House of Representatives since 2009, representing California's 50th congressional district. The district, numbered as the 52nd district from 2009 to 2013, covers almost all of San Diego County except for the coastal and border areas. It includes the cities of Escondido, San Marcos and Santee as well as Fallbrook, Lakeside and Valley Center and mountain and desert areas stretching to the Imperial County line.
On March 20, 2007, Duncan's father, Republican Congressman Duncan Lee Hunter announced that as part of his 2008 presidential campaign, he would not seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2008. Duncan D. Hunter announced his candidacy for his father's seat and on June 3, 2008, won the Republican primary to replace his father.
He defeated the Democratic nominee, fellow Iraq War veteran Michael D. Lumpkin, in the general election and succeeded his father in Congress. He became the first combat veteran of either Iraq or Afghanistan to serve in the U.S. Congress. As of 2014, he was one of 17 veterans of the Iraq War serving in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hunter was re-elected to the seat in 2010. After redistricting following the 2010 United States Census, Hunter followed most of his constituents into the 50th district. He was elected to the new seat in 2012 and 2014. In Congress, Hunter has focused on military, foreign affairs and veterans issues. He serves on the Armed Services, Education and the Workforce and Transportation and Infrastructure committees, chairing the Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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