David Hinkins

David Hinkins
Senator David Hinkins in 2013
Member of the Utah Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2009
Preceded byMike Dmitrich
Constituency27th district (2009–2023)
26th district (2023–present)
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Orangeville, Utah, U.S.
Alma materUtah Technical College
ProfessionBusinessman

David P. Hinkins[1][2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 26. Prior to redistricting he represented District 27.[3] 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).[4] Hinkins is married and is a businessman by profession.[4]

Background

  • Utah Forest Stewardship Committee
  • CEU Trustee

Political career

Hinkins was elected to the Senate in 2008 and began his service in 2009.[4]

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

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Elections

2024

After advancing from the 2024 Republican convention without opposition, the 2024 Republican primary for district 26 were cancelled.[6] He faced Democratic challenger Corbin David Frost and unaffiliated candidate Oran Stainbrook in the general election, winning with 37,182 votes (69.9%).

2024 Utah State Senate election District 26
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Hinkins 37,182 69.9%
Democratic Corbin David Frost 12,932 24.3%
Unaffiliated Oran Stainbrook 3,112 5.8%

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%).

2020 Utah State Senate election District 27
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Hinkins 38,205 100%

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%).[7]

2016 Utah State Senate election District 27
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Hinkins 26,199 69.3%
Democratic Heidi Redd 11,626 30.7%

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,[8] who had run for a House seat in 2010.

2012 Utah State Senate election District 27
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Hinkins 25,111 72.2%
Democratic Michael Binyon 9,673 27.8%

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.[9]

2008 Utah State Senate election District 27
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Hinkins 17,693 54.40%
Democratic Brad King 13,917 42.80%

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Legislation

2016 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Bill Status
S.B. 52 Rate Committee Modifications Governor Signed 3/25/2016
S.B. 58 Nurse Practitioner Amendments Governor Signed 3/21/2016
S.B. 69 Children's Heart Disease Special Group License Plates Governor Signed 3/18/2016
S.B. 97 Concealed Firearms Amendments Senate/Filed for bills not passed 3/10/2016
S.B. 110 Water Quality Amendments Governor Signed 3/28/2016
S.B. 195 Highway Bridge Designation Amendments Governor Signed 3/18/2016
SCR 15 Concurrent Resolution Urging Congress to Enact the Dine College Act Governor Signed 3/18/2016
SR 1 Senate Resolution Changing a Standing Committee Name Lt. 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.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Utah State Senate". www.utahsenate.org. Archived from the original on 2010-10-07.
  2. ^ "Hinkins, David P." Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Archived from the original on October 7, 2010. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  3. ^ "David Hinkins's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "Hinkins, David P." Utah State Senate. Archived from the original on October 7, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  5. ^ "District 27 Senator - Utah State Senate". senate.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  6. ^ "David Hinkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  7. ^ Times, The New York (2017-08-01). "Utah 27th District State Senate Results: David Hinkins Wins". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
  8. ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  9. ^ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  10. ^ "David Hinkins - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  11. ^ Jones, McKhelyn (March 5, 2020). "Utah Senate panel kills school breakfast bill". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on March 6, 2020. "Parents should be parents," Hinkins said during Wednesday's hearing. "I mean, my mother fixed my breakfast; my wife fixed my kids' breakfast."
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