David P. Hinkins is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 26. Prior to redistricting he represented District 27. since January 1, 2009.
Personal life, education, and career Hinkins attended Emery County High School and Utah Technical College in Provo (which is now Utah Valley University). Hinkins is married and is a businessman by profession.
Background Utah Forest Stewardship Committee CEU Trustee
Political career Hinkins was elected to the Senate in 2008 and began his service in 2009.
In 2016, Hinkins served on the following committees: Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee (Senate Chair) Senate Business and Labor Committee Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
Elections 2024
After advancing from the 2024 Republican convention without opposition, the 2024 Republican primary for district 26 were cancelled. He faced Democratic challenger Corbin David Frost and unaffiliated candidate Oran Stainbrook in the general election, winning with 37,182 votes (69.9%).
2020
No challengers filed to run against Hinkins in the primary and general elections for district 27 in 2020. In the general election, held on November 3, 2020. Unopposed, he received 38,205 votes (100%).
2016
Hinkins ran unopposed in the Republican primary, which was held on June 28, 2016. In the general election, held on November 8, he defeated Democratic nominee Heidi Redd with 26,199 votes (69.3%).
2012 Hinkins had two challengers but was selected by the Republican convention for the November 6, 2012 General election, which he won with 25,111 votes (72.2%) against Democratic nominee Mike Binyon, who had run for a House seat in 2010.
2008 When Democratic Senator Mike Dmitrich retired and left the seat open, Hinkins ran unopposed for the June 24, 2008 Republican Primary. He then went on to win the November 4, 2008 General election with 17,693 votes (54.4%) against Democratic nominee Brad King.
Legislation
2016 Sponsored Legislation Bill NumberBill TitleBill StatusS.B. 52Rate Committee ModificationsGovernor Signed 3/25/2016S.B. 58Nurse Practitioner AmendmentsGovernor Signed 3/21/2016S.B. 69Children's Heart Disease Special Group License PlatesGovernor Signed 3/18/2016S.B. 97Concealed Firearms AmendmentsSenate/Filed for bills not passed 3/10/2016S.B. 110Water Quality AmendmentsGovernor Signed 3/28/2016S.B. 195Highway Bridge Designation AmendmentsGovernor Signed 3/18/2016SCR 15Concurrent Resolution Urging Congress to Enact the Dine College ActGovernor Signed 3/18/2016SR 1Senate Resolution Changing a Standing Committee NameLt. Gov Office 2/23/2016 Floor Sponsored Legislation: H.B. 5 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Base Budget H.B. 29 Transportation Interim Committee Reports Amendments H.B. 84 Wildlife Amendments H.B. 136 Human Trafficking Amendments H.B. 140 Public Utilities and Technology Committee Name Change H.B. 211 Agricultural Exemption Amendments H.B. 232 Scenic Byway Amendments H.B. 270 Constitutional Defense Restricted Account Amendments H.B. 276 Utah Public Land Management Act H.B. 284 Injured Wildlife Amendments H.B. 352 Cosmetology Amendments H.B. 391 Law Enforcement Revisions H.B. 415 Motor Vehicle Accident Cost Recovery H.B. 420 Unmanned Vehicle Amendments HCR 1 Concurrent Resolution on Waters of the United States HCR 16 Concurrent Resolution on Utah Public Lands HCR 17 Concurrent Resolution Opposing Unilateral Use of the Antiquities Act HJR 3 Joint Rules Resolution Changing an Interim Committee Name
Political positions
Hinkins voted against HB222, which would have expanded access to the National School Lunch Program, stating that it is the responsibility of parents to provide breakfast for children.
References
External links at the Utah State Senate David Hinkins at Ballotpedia David Hinkins at the National Institute on Money in State Politics