Caleb Hinkle
Caleb Hinkle | |
|---|---|
 Hinkle in 2022 | |
| 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 |
| Relatives | Jedediah Hinkle (brother) |
| Residence | Belgrade, Montana |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit | Montana Army National Guard |
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]
Career
[edit]Hinkle served in the Montana National Guard and is a former Sergeant.[2] Hinkle later worked as the Western Montana field representative for Governor Greg Gianforte.[3]
Montana House of Representatives
[edit]Hinkle was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[4][5]
Muzzleloader Hunting Season
[edit]In 2021 Hinkle introduced House Bill 242, which established the muzzleloaderhunting season, whereby only traditional flintlock, matchlock, and similar classic firearms with iron sights are used for hunting. Following the measure's passage, Montana was the last state to implement a designated muzzleloader season. Hinkle's inspiration for this legislation was derived from historical and movie depictions of muzzleloaders during the American Civil War and fur trappers predating the 20th century.[6]
Drag shows
[edit]In 2025, Hinkle proposed Bill 675 which would allow people to sue drag queens up to three years after their performance. It was criticized by the Missoula City Government for violating freedom of speech protections under the First Amendment. The bill did not pass, with Republicans joining Democrats voting against it.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Hinkle is the brother of Montana State Representative Jedediah Hinkle.[8]
Electoral history
[edit]2020 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.
- ^ "Bill to allow lawsuits over drag performances fails in Montana Legislature". KPAX News. 2025-03-10. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
- ^ Davidson, Marian. "You asked: Family connections between Montana lawmakers". KTVH. E. W. Scripps Company. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "Caleb Hinkle". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Braxton Mitchell". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
