Senator David Hinkins

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. He is a businessman by profession, which has given him a substantial amount of wealth. Hinkins is married and resides in Orangeville, Utah, U.S.

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. Senator Hinkins is currently up for reelection.

Elections: In the 2012 election, 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. In the 2008 election, 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: In 2016, Hinkins sponsored several legislations including Rate Committee Modifications, Nurse Practitioner Amendments, Children’s Heart Disease Special Group License Plates, Water Quality Amendments, Highway Bridge Designation Amendments, and Concurrent Resolution Urging Congress to Enact the Dine College Act.