Alexandra Hunt
Alexandra Hunt | |
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Born | c. 1993 Democratic |
Website | Official website |
Alexandra M. Hunt (born c. 1993[1]) is an American political candidate, public health worker, published research scientist, former stripper, and activist from Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Hunt had run to represent Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives and was an unsuccessful candidate for city controller of Philadelphia.
Early life and career
Hunt is from Rochester, New York. She had attended the private school Allendale Columbia school in the suburbs, where both of her parents worked as teachers. She has a twin brother. She moved out of her mother's house while still in high school. Hunt attended the University of Richmond; she worked her way through college by working as a server and a stripper. She completed her Bachelor of Science in psychology in 2014.[2][3]
After graduating from Richmond, Hunt moved to
Political career
Congressional campaign
In February 2021, Hunt announced her candidacy for the
Philadelphia controller campaign
Following Rebecca Rhynhart's resignation as Philadelphia city controller in order to run for mayor of Philadelphia, Hunt declared her candidacy in the 2023 special election to fill the position.[19][20][21] She expressed support for paying reparations to Black people.[22] She placed second in the primary election with 31% of the vote.[23]
Personal life
Hunt has coached youth soccer, but was asked to leave her position when parents found out about her past sex work.[3][13] She had an abortion when she was 18 years old[3][14] and claims to have survived domestic violence and two sexual assaults.[9][2]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic
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Dwight Evans | 97,709 | 75.57 | |
Democratic
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Alexandra Hunt | 25,712 | 19.89 | |
Democratic
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Michael Cogbill | 5,728 | 4.43 | |
Write-in | 153 | 0.12 | ||
Total votes | 129,302 | 100.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic
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Christy Brady | 86,884 | 46.11 | |
Democratic
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Alexandra Hunt | 59,068 | 31.35 | |
Democratic
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John Thomas | 42,292 | 22.45 | |
Write-in | 170 | 0.09 | ||
Total votes | 188,414 | 100.00 |
References
- ^ a b Perrett, Connor. "Alexandra Hunt is on OnlyFans and running for Congress". Business Insider. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c Lear, Len. "'Trauma survivor' to challenge Evans in Democratic House primary". The Chestnut Hill Local. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Weiss, Haley. "She was a stripper during college. Now she's running for Congress and sharing her story". The Lily. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Sydow, Mira (September 14, 2021). "Alexandra Hunt: By the Youth, for the People". 34th Street Magazine. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Ex-Stripper Running For Congress In Philadelphia: 'Elect Hoes'". Bucks Daily Voice. February 20, 2022. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Donegan, Phil. "HSV-1 Activates the DNA Damage Response through ICP4" (PDF). Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Drexel University College of Medicine. p. 18.
- PMID 32321350.
- ^ "Meet Alexandra Hunt, public health champion turned Dwight Evans challenger in 2022". Al Día News. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Owens, Ernest (March 10, 2022). "Meet Alexandra Hunt, the Former Stripper Gunning for Dwight Evans's House Seat". Philadelphia. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- PMID 33713303.
- S2CID 216233973.
- S2CID 234163197.
- ^ a b "What stripper turned congressional candidate Alexandra Hunt wants you to know". The Independent. February 17, 2022. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ a b Diaz, Jaclyn (May 17, 2022). "Congressional candidate Alexandra Hunt wants you to look beyond her past". NPR. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ https://ballotpedia.org/Alexandra_Hunt
- ^ Marin, Max (May 18, 2022). "U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans wins Democratic nomination, defeating Alexandra Hunt". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Forman, Beatrice (May 17, 2022). "Hunt falls to Evans in congressional race after a campaign that centered sex work - and grabbed attention". Billypenn.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "The role of mental health in gun violence isn't simple, and there is no quick fix | Opinion".
- ^ "Alexandra Hunt, former congressional candidate, is running for City Controller". Al Día News. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Alan, Nunez (January 26, 2023). "Alexandra Hunt wants to bring the young voice of the city to its government watchdog". Al Día News. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Prihar, Asha (February 3, 2023). "Philadelphia city controller candidates: Who's running and why". Billypenn.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Orso, Anna; Walsh, Sean Collins; Seidman, Andrew; Brennan, Chris; Jones, Layla A.; Marin, Max; Lai, Jonathan; Myers, Michelle; Savage, Henry (April 4, 2023). "The 2023 Democratic Primary Voters Guide". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Avilucea, Isaac; D'Onofrio, Mike (May 22, 2023). "Primary election results for City Council, sheriff and other races". Axios Philadelphia. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ "Congress Results". Philadelphia Election Results. Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners. May 31, 2022. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
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