Career
He represented 4th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1984 to 1996 as a Liberal. He was born in Wilmot Valley, Prince Edward Island, the son of Ira West. Huestis and Etta Jean Stavert. Huestis ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1978 but was later elected in an 1984 by-election held after William MacDougall left the province.
He was defeated when he ran for reelection in the new district of Borden-Kinkora in 1996.
Huestis was deputy speaker from 1989 to 1993.
