H. Guy Hunt

Harold Guy Hunt

Harold Guy Hunt (born June 17, 1933 in Cullman County , Alabama , † January 30, 2009 in Birmingham , Alabama) was an American politician ( Republican Party ). He was governor of Alabama from 1987 to 1993 .

Early years and political advancement

Guy Hunt served in the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for outstanding service in the military. He was then ordained a Baptist pastor in 1958 . Hunt's political career began in 1962 with his unsuccessful candidacy for a seat in the Alabama Senate . He was then elected Probate Judge of Cullman County in 1964 , an office he held for the next 12 years. He was also active in the Republican Party. He held high positions on Ronald Reagan's campaign team. Hunt ran for governor of Alabama in 1978 but was defeated by Fob James .

Governor of Alabama

Due to the split in the Democratic Party in 1986, Hunt was able to extend his lead in the election for the governor of Alabama and win. He was re-elected in 1990. During his first term in office, his concern was to attract more industrial companies and tourists to the state. His election and subsequent nominations have greatly strengthened the Republican Party in Alabama. Despite these gains, Hunt's official goals were thwarted by the majority of Democrats in parliament. After Hunt was re-elected in 1990, defeating Paul Hubbert , Hunt spent the second part of his term defending himself against charges of violating state moral codes. He was convicted of illegally using and managing funds to pay off personal debts and was dismissed from office on April 22, 1993, although he was later rehabilitated for proven innocence. Lieutenant Governor James Folsom Jr. was sworn in as the new governor on the same day. Hunt ran again for election in 1998 for the office of governor, but he failed and then returned to his Holly Pond farm, where he also preached.

family

Harold Guy Hunt was married to Helen Chambers Hunt and had four children with them. He died of lung cancer in January 2009 at the age of 75 .

Honors

Hunt received an honorary doctorate (Doctor of Law Degree ) from Troy State University , the University of North Alabama, and Alabama A&M University in 1987 .

Web links

• Harold Hunt in the National Governors Association (English)
• The Harbinger of Mobile, Alabama (English)

Individual evidence

1. ^ Former Ala. Gov. Guy Hunt dies at 75 ( Memento of the original from February 2, 2009 in the web archive archive.today ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (English)