Caleb Hinkle is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 68th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.[2]
Caleb Hinkle | |
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 Hinkle at the 2022 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Grubbs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 14, 1992 [1] Butte, Montana |
| Residence | Belgrade, Montana |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit | Montana Army National Guard |
Career
editHinkle served in the Montana National Guard and is a former Sergeant.[2] Hinkle later worked as the Western Montana field representative for Greg Gianforte.[3] Hinkle was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[4][5]
Muzzleloader Hunting Season
editDuring the 67th Legislative Session, Hinkle brought House Bill 242 that established the muzzleloader season. Before its passage, Montana was the last state to not have a special season set aside for muzzleloaders. The Republican traced the idea to his fascination with history and his father introducing him to movies depicting the use of muzzleloaders during the Civil War and by early fur trappers.[6]
Electoral history
edit2020 election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Caleb Hinkle | 4,293 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Emily Brosten | 2,148 | 33.3 | |
| Total votes | 5,979 | 100 | ||
2022 general election
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Caleb Hinkle | 2,772 | 65.8 | |
| Democratic | Joe Hancock | 1,440 | 34.2 | |
| Total votes | 4,685 | 100 | ||
References
edit- ^ https://www.facebook.com/100057728993647/posts/616432850291009 [user-generated source]
- ^ a b "Copper Book: Lawmakers of Montana, Legislative Session of 2021". Montana State Legislature. Montana Legislative Services Division. p. 44. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Republican Candidates". Gallatin County Republicans. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Caleb Hinkle". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Caleb Hinkle for House District 68". Gallatin County Republican Women. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- ^ "Montana hunters prep for first traditional muzzleloader season". 4 December 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Caleb Hinkle". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Braxton Mitchell". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
