Caleb Hinkle | |
|---|---|
 Hinkle in 2022 | |
| Member of theMontana House of Representatives from the 68th district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Grubbs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1992-07-14)July 14, 1992 (age 33)[1] |
| 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 theMontana House of Representatives from the 68th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 4, 2021.[2]
Hinkle served in theMontana National Guard and is a formerSergeant.[2] Hinkle later worked as theWestern Montana field representative for GovernorGreg Gianforte.[3]
Hinkle was elected to theMontana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[4][5]
In 2021 Hinkle introduced House Bill 242, which established themuzzleloaderhunting season, whereby only traditionalflintlock,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 theAmerican Civil War andfur trappers predating the 20th century.[6]
In 2025, Hinkle proposed Bill 675 which would allow people to suedrag queens up to three years after their performance. It was criticized by theMissoula City Government for violating freedom of speech protections under theFirst Amendment. The bill did not pass, with Republicans joining Democrats voting against it.[7]
Hinkle is the brother of Montana State RepresentativeJedediah Hinkle.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Caleb Hinkle | 4,293 | 66.7 | |
| Democratic | Emily Brosten | 2,148 | 33.3 | |
| Total votes | 5,979 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Caleb Hinkle | 2,772 | 65.8 | |
| Democratic | Joe Hancock | 1,440 | 34.2 | |
| Total votes | 4,685 | 100 | ||
