David Hinkins
| David Hinkins | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 27 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Hinkins attended Electrical Automation Tech at Utah Technical College at Provo.
Hinkins is a businessman.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hinkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
| • Rural Development Legislative Liaison | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hinkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
| • Rural Development Legislative Liaison | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hinkins served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012
Hinkins won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 27. Hinkins defeated Michael Stansfield and Stephen Whyte in the Republican convention and defeated Michael Binyon (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[1]
| Utah State Senate, District 27, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Hinkins Incumbent |
72.2% | 25,111 | |
| Democratic | Michael Binyon | 27.8% | 9,673 | |
| Total Votes | 34,784 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hinkins won election to the 27th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponents Brad King and Michael Martin.[2]
Hinkins raised $171,840 for his campaign, while King raised $67,442 and Martin raised $0. [3]
| Utah State Senate, District 27 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Hinkins (R)
|
17,693 | 54.40% | ||
| Brad King (D) | 13,917 | 42.80% | ||
| Michael Martin (C) | 915 | 2.80% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Hinkins is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Hinkins raised a total of $253,761 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 13, 2013.[4]
| David Hinkins's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State Senate, District 27 |  |
$46,711 | |
| 2010 | Utah State Senate, District 27 |  |
$35,210 | |
| 2008 | Utah State Senate, District 27 | |
$171,840 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $253,761 | |||
2012
Hinkins won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Hinkins raised a total of $46,711.
| Utah State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Hinkins's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Senate Republican Campaign Cmte Of Utah | $6,500 | |||
| Niederhauser, Wayne | $3,500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $3,000 | |||
| Select Health | $1,500 | |||
| Siegfried & Jensen | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $46,711 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Hinkins was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Hinkins raised a total of $35,210.
| Utah State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Hinkins's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Utah Republican Party | $12,000 | |||
| Republican Senate Campaign Cmte Of Utah | $7,500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $3,500 | |||
| Altria | $2,000 | |||
| Sorensen, Beverly T | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $35,210 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Hinkins won election to the Utah State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Hinkins raised a total of $171,840.
| Utah State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Hinkins's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Hinkins, David | $90,000 | |||
| Industrial Electrical Motor Service | $10,000 | |||
| Nielson, Wayne L | $10,000 | |||
| Nielson, Wayne L | $10,000 | |||
| Utah Republican Senate Campaign Cmte | $6,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $171,840 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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External links
- Sen. Hinkin's campaign website (Updated)
- Sen. Hinkins's campaign website (Archived)
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
References
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| Preceded by Mike Dmitrich |
Utah Senate District 27 2009–present |
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