Caleb Hinkle
American politician
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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]
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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] |
| Relatives | Jedediah Hinkle (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit | Montana Army National Guard |
Career
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
Hinkle was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[4][5]
Muzzleloader Hunting Season
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
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
Hinkle is the brother of Montana State Representative Jedediah Hinkle.[8]
Electoral history
2020 election
| 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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Caleb Hinkle | 2,772 | 65.8 | |
| Democratic | Joe Hancock | 1,440 | 34.2 | |
| Total votes | 4,685 | 100 | ||
