Hunter Cantrell

Hunter Cantrell (born July 10, 1995) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 56A in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life, education, and career Cantrell was raised in Savage, Minnesota, where he attended Hidden Valley Elementary School, Eagle Ridge Middle School, and graduated from Burnsville High School in 2013. He attended Inver Hills Community College and the University of Minnesota, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Law, Health, and Life Sciences.

Cantrell is a medical student at the University of Minnesota Medical School, ceramic artist, and wedding officiant. In March 2026, he announced his candidacy for the 55B House seat being vacated by Kaela Berg. He won a four-way primary with 61% of the vote, and will advance to the November general election.

Personal life Cantrell resides in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Cantrell was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in May 2017, which is in remission after seven months of chemotherapy.