Greg Hinkle

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Greg Hinkle
Montana State Senate District 7
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Custom Woodworker
Website	Senate website

Greg Hinkle (b. November 12, 1946) is a Republican member of the Montana Senate, representing District 7.

Education

Hinkle attended Skagit Valley Junior College in 1965. He later received his diploma from Harcourt Learning Direct in 2000.

Professional experience

Hinkle served in the United States Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. He was then Post Master for the United States Postal Service from 1989 to 1991. He has been a self-employed Custom Woodworker since 1991.

Political experience

Hinkle was Chair of the Sanders County Planning Board from 1997 to 2000. He was a candidate for the Montana State Senate in 2000 but was not elected. He then joined the Montana State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 7th district.

Committee membership

• Highways and Transportation Committee, Montana Senate
• Judiciary Committee, Montana Senate
• Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee, Montana Senate

Personal life

Hinkle and his wife, Gail, have three children.

External links

• Official Montana State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2000, 1996

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