David Hinkins

David Hinkins is an American politician serving as a member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 26. First elected to the Senate in 2008, he assumed office in 2009 and has since been re-elected multiple times. A businessman by profession, Hinkins has served on various committees, including the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee, where he has held the position of Senate Chair. His legislative focus has included public land management, wildlife amendments, and transportation infrastructure. Hinkins is known for his conservative fiscal views, including his opposition to expanding state-funded school lunch programs, which he has argued should remain a parental responsibility.