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Yvonne Hayes Hinson
2022 - Present
2026
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Yvonne Hayes Hinson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 21. She assumed office on November 8, 2022. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Hinson (Democratic Party) won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 21 outright in the general election on November 5, 2024, after the Democratic primary and general election were canceled.
Biography
Yvonne Hayes Hinson was born and lives in Gainesville, Florida. Hinson earned a B.A. and M.A. in education from the University of Florida in 1971 and 1972, respectively. Her career experience includes working as an educator. Hinson has served as the president of the University of Florida Black Alumni Association, the membership chair of the Alachua County Democratic Executive Committee, and the finance chair of the Gainesville Housing Authority Governing Board.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hinson was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Hinson was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
The general election was canceled. Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D) won without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hinson in this election.
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent Yvonne Hayes Hinson defeated Hollye Merton in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D) | 60.2 | 27,615 |
 | Hollye Merton (R)  | 39.8 | 18,252 | |
| Total votes: 45,867 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Yvonne Hayes Hinson advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 21.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Hollye Merton advanced from the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 21.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
The general election was canceled. Yvonne Hayes Hinson won election in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 20.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 20
Yvonne Hayes Hinson defeated Rodney Long in the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 20 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yvonne Hayes Hinson | 60.2 | 16,208 |
| Rodney Long | 39.8 | 10,723 | ||
| Total votes: 26,931 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 3
Incumbent Ted Yoho defeated Yvonne Hayes Hinson in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ted Yoho (R) | 57.6 | 176,616 |
| Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D) | 42.4 | 129,880 | |
| Total votes: 306,496 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 3
Yvonne Hayes Hinson defeated Tom Wells and Dushyant Gosai in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 3 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Yvonne Hayes Hinson | 59.5 | 31,655 |
 | Tom Wells | 33.2 | 17,663 | |
 | Dushyant Gosai | 7.3 | 3,883 | |
| Total votes: 53,201 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 3
Incumbent Ted Yoho defeated Judson Sapp in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 3 on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Yoho | 76.3 | 54,848 |
 | Judson Sapp | 23.7 | 17,068 | |
| Total votes: 71,916 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Yvonne Hayes Hinson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Yvonne Hayes Hinson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 7 to May 5.
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2022
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In 2022, the Florida State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 14.
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2021
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In 2021, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 2 to April 30.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Florida House of Representatives District 21 |
Officeholder Florida House of Representatives District 21 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Chuck Clemons (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 21 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Clovis Watson Jr. (D) |
Florida House of Representatives District 20 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Bobby Payne (R) |
