Washington Hunt
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| Washington Hunt | |
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| In office 1851 – 1852 |
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| Lieutenant(s) | Sanford E. Church |
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| Preceded by | Hamilton Fish |
| Succeeded by | Horatio Seymour |
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| Born | 1811 |
| Died | February 2, 1867 New York City, New York, USA |
| Political party | Whig |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Judge |
| Religion | Catholic |
Washington Hunt (1811 – February 2, 1867) was a judge in Niagara County and served as a congressman. He was elected governor of New York as a Whig in 1850, but was defeated for re-election by Horatio Seymour in 1852. Born in Greene County, New York, Hunt was a long-time resident of the City of Lockport and died in New York City.
| Preceded by Millard Fillmore |
New York State Comptroller 1849–1850 |
Succeeded by Philo C. Fuller |
| Preceded by Hamilton Fish |
Governor of New York 1851–1852 |
Succeeded by Horatio Seymour |
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