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In 1980 he achieved a big political upset in challenging and defeating a popular Democratic incumbent in a mostly Democratic district, and Hunter has won reelection by wide margins ever since.  He consistently wins 70% of the Democratic vote, even though he is a Republican.

In 1980 he achieved a big political upset in challenging and defeating a popular Democratic incumbent in a mostly Democratic district, and Hunter has won reelection by wide margins ever since.  He consistently wins 70% of the Democratic vote, even though he is a Republican.

His voting record is virtually 100% conservative in Congress, often taking the lead on controversial issues. Hunter is a protectionist, voting consistently with the liberal Democrats against free trade agreements. <ref>http://www.freetrade.org/pubs/pas/tpa-028.pdf</ref>  

His voting record is virtually 100% conservative in Congress, often taking the lead on controversial issues. Hunter is a protectionist, voting consistently with the liberal Democrats against sensible agreements to expand trade. <ref>http://www.freetrade.org/pubs/pas/tpa-028.pdf</ref>  

Married since 1973, Hunter has two sons, one of whom is a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps who was deployed to Iraq.

Married since 1973, Hunter has two sons, one of whom is a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps who was deployed to Iraq.