David Hinkins
2023 - Present
2029
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David Hinkins (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 26. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Hinkins (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 26. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Hinkins attended Electrical Automation Tech at Utah Technical College at Provo. He is a businessman.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hinkins was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, Chair
- Senate Education Committee
- Government Operations Committee
2021-2022
Hinkins was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
2019-2020
Hinkins was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
Utah committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Government Operations and Political Subdivisions |
• Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
• Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hinkins served on the following committees:
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• Government Operations and Political Subdivisions |
• Rules |
• Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology |
• Native American Legislative Liaison |
• Rural Development Legislative Liaison, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Hinkins served on the following committees:
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• 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:
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• 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:
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• Health and Human Services |
• Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 26
Incumbent David Hinkins defeated Corbin David Frost and Oran Stainbrook in the general election for Utah State Senate District 26 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Hinkins (R) | 69.9 | 37,182 |
Corbin David Frost (D) | 24.3 | 12,932 | ||
![]() | Oran Stainbrook (Unaffiliated) ![]() | 5.8 | 3,112 |
Total votes: 53,226 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Corbin David Frost advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 26.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Hinkins advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 26.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 26
Corbin David Frost advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 26 on April 27, 2024.
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✔ | Corbin David Frost (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 26
Incumbent David Hinkins advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 26 on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Hinkins (R) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hinkins in this election.
2020
See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 27
Incumbent David Hinkins won election in the general election for Utah State Senate District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Hinkins (R) | 100.0 | 38,205 |
Total votes: 38,205 | ||||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 27
Incumbent David Hinkins advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 27 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
✔ | ![]() | David Hinkins (R) |
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2016
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Utah State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.
Incumbent David Hinkins defeated Heidi Redd in the Utah State Senate District 27 general election.[1]
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
69.26% | 26,199 | |
Democratic | Heidi Redd | 30.74% | 11,626 | |
Total Votes | 37,825 | |||
Source: Utah Secretary of State |
Heidi Redd ran unopposed in the Utah State Senate District 27 Democratic primary.[2][3]
Utah State Senate District 27, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Incumbent David Hinkins ran unopposed in the Utah State Senate District 27 Republican primary.[2][3]
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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.[4]
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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Republican | ![]() |
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.[5]
Hinkins raised $171,840 for his campaign, while King raised $67,442 and Martin raised $0. [6]
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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17,693 | 54.40% | ||
Brad King (D) | 13,917 | 42.80% | ||
Michael Martin (C) | 915 | 2.80% |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
David Hinkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 1.
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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2022
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In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 5.
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2020
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In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the 59th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 23 to March 8.
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[10] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
David Hinkins received an index rating of 69%.
2011
David Hinkins received an index rating of 45%.
2012
David Hinkins received an index rating of 45%.
2013
David Hinkins received an index rating of 47%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[11]
2012
David Hinkins received a score of 92% in the 2012 score card.[12]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah 2012 candidate filings
- ↑ 2008 election results, Utah State Senate, District 27
- ↑ District 27 Utah State Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Libertas Institute: "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed October 1, 2014
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Preceded by - |
Utah State Senate District 26 2023-Present |
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Utah State Senate District 27 2009-2023 |
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