Lorraine Hunt

Lorraine T. Hunt (born March 11, 1939) is an American businesswoman, former politician and entertainer who served as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Nevada from 1999 to 2007.

Hunt was elected to the Clark County Commission in 1994, defeating Democratic incumbent Karen Hayes.

[1] In 1998 Hunt was elected Lieutenant Governor of Nevada, defeating Democrat Rose McKinney-James.

She was re-elected in 2002 by defeating Democratic Clark County commissioner Erin Kenny.

Hunt is the owner of The Bootlegger Bistro, a restaurant and special events center, long popular with Las Vegas locals and showroom performers.