David P. Hinkins[1][2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 26.

[6] 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,[7] who had run for a House seat in 2010.

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.

[8] [6] Floor Sponsored Legislation: 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.