Phillip Hinkle
Phillip Hinkle (b. December 25, 1946) is a former Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 92 from 2000 to 2012. He previously served on the Marion County City County Council from 1991-2000.
Hinkle is a Loan Officer with Nichols Mortgage Services. He previously worked as a Realtor with F.C. Tucker Company from 1990-2003, Assessor of Wayne Township/Marion County from 1978-1990, and a Research Director for the Indianapolis City-County Council.
Hinkle is a member of the Indiana Association of Mortgage Brokers, Wayne Township Education Foundation, Indiana Association of Certified Residential Specialist, Greater Indianapolis Young Men's Christian Association, Suburban West Optimist Club, Post 500 American Legion, Indiana Association of Realtors, and Saint Christopher Catholic Church.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hinkle served on these committees:
- Courts and Criminal Code
- Financial Institutions
- Government and Regulatory Reform, Chair
- Local Government
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hinkle served on these committees:
- Elections and Apportionment
- Government and Regulatory Reform (Ranking Minority Member)
Craigslist scandal
On the night of August 6, 2011, Hinkle reportedly responded to and made arrangements with an 18 year old man, Kameryn Gibson, whose Craigslist posting of "I need a sugga daddy," peaked his interest. Hinkle responded via his personal email address, offering him $80 plus tip in exchange for "a couple hours of your [Gibson's] time tonight," and a tip of up to $50 or $60 "for a really good time."[2]
That night, Hinkle reportedly met Gibson at his home and drove him to the formerly agreed upon JW Marriott hotel. Hinkle instructed Gibson to go to the room alone, stating that they should not be seen together. Once inside, Gibson told The Star that Hinkle changed his clothes and revealed his identity as a state lawmaker. When Gibson attempted to leave, Hinkle grabbed his arm and said, "You need to do this, because I came and got you, and I'm not taking you back until we do what we need to do." According to Gibson, Hinkle then dropped the towel he was wearing and sat down on the bed naked. Gibson excused himself to the bathroom and proceeded to call to his sister Megan, who came to his aid at the hotel. After a strongly worded bout between Hinkle and Gibson's sister, Hinkle agreed to give them his iPad, a BlackBerry and $100 in cash to keep them from calling the police.[2]
After Kameryn and his sister left the hotel, a phone call from Hinkle's wife was received on the BlackBerry. According to Gibson's sister, Mrs. Hinkle offered the siblings $10,000 to keep mum about her husbands sexual identity. In a later conversation between the Representative and Megan Gibson, Hinkle responded, "You just ruined me."[2]
Megan Gibson, whose email address was used for all of Kameryn's correspondence with the Representative, revealed the communications, stating her conviction that the "creepy" actions be made public because of Hinkle's standing in state affairs.[2] Hinkle resisted calls to resign from his fellow Republican lawmakers but did not seek re-election in 2012.[3]
Elections
2010
Hinkle defeated Democratic candidate Brett Voorhies and Libertarian candidate Jason Sipe with 10,060 votes to win re-election. Voorhies received 7,342 votes and Sipe received 717 votes in the November 2 general election.[4]
In the May 4th primary, Hinkle ran unopposed and received 5,152 votes.[5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 92 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Phillip Hinkle (R)
|
10,060 | |||
| Brett Voorhies (D) | 7,342 | |||
| Jason Sipe (L) | 717 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Phillip Hinkle won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 92 receiving 15,907 votes, ahead of Democrat Stephanie DeKemper who received 12,957 votes.[6]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 92 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Phillip Hinkle (R)
|
15,907 | |||
| Stephanie DeKemper (D) | 12,957 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Hinkle won re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives District 92.[7]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 92 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Phillip Hinkle (R)
|
9,836 | |||
| Robin Olds (D) | 6,890 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Phillip Hinkle's personal website
- Indiana House of Representatives - Rep. Phillip Hinkle
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hinkle
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Indianapolis Star, Email rendezvous entangles state Rep. Phillip Hinkle, Aug. 12, 2011
- ↑ Huffington Post, "Phil Hinkle Says ‘I’m Not Gay’ Amid Sex Scandal Fallout," August 25, 2011
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official General Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2010 Official Primary Election Results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "2006 Official election results," accessed March 6, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Indiana House of Representatives District 92 2000–2012 |
Succeeded by Karlee Macer (D) |
