## About Caleb

Caleb Hinkle is a Constitutional Conservative and a proud veteran of the Montana Army National Guard. He is dedicated to protecting life — He has passed legislation protecting children while bringing accountability in the judicial system — passed legislation defending medical freedom — and he was one of just a handful of legislators that stepped forward with creative solutions to try and address Montana's high property taxes in the last 2023/2025 legislative sessions.

Caleb has successfully passed legislation to address the illegal immigration crisis. In addition he removed all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from Montana State Code. On top of supporting property tax cuts, Caleb has also carried legislation for property tax relief. Caleb Hinkle is the ONLY CANDIDATE in this race that supported the call for a special legislative session to address and lower property taxes.

## ISSUES

### Low Taxes • Limited Government • Judicial Reform • Family Rights

### Property Tax Relief

Creative solutions to lower Montana’s sky-high property taxes. Supported special legislative session.

### Parental Rights & Medical Freedom

Passed bills protecting children, medical freedom, and removed DEI from state code.

### Judicial Transparency & Accountability

Supported key legislation to increase openness in the judicial branch, revise judicial conduct laws, improve public records access, and strengthen accountability for judges and the courts.

### 100% Pro-Life

Carried pro-life legislation himself and gained the support of ALL legislative Republicans.

## Proven Conservative Record

Results over rhetoric — a consistent 100% conservative voting record

100%

Freedom Index Score

100%

Montana Family Foundation Score

96%

AFP Montana Scorecard

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Montana For Limited Government

Standout Legislator

Caleb Hinkle was one of only 16 legislators invited to join the Montana Freedom Caucus due to his strong, consistent conservative record.

### Key Bills Sponsored & Passed

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HB 322 (2023) – Judicial Transparency

Requires standing masters’ orders to be posted online and allows parties to object. View Bill →

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HB 684 (2023) – Medical Freedom & Parental Rights

Prohibits use of vaccination status in child custody, visitation, or parental rights proceedings. View Bill →

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HB 214 (2025) – Immigration Enforcement

Allows state prosecution of crimes for individuals subject to federal immigration detention. View Bill →

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HB 215 (2025) – Remove DEI from Appointments

Eliminates gender and racial balancing requirements for state boards and commissions. View Bill →

Additional Achievements

Caleb has championed pro-life legislation, fought for property tax relief, supported medical freedom, protected children, and earned the Montana Chamber of Commerce “Champion of Business Award” for promoting economic growth and job creation.

Montana Heritage Hunt – Traditional Black Powder Season

## Sportsmen’s Choice

One of Caleb’s successful signature bills was the “Montana Heritage Hunt” — Montana’s first dedicated traditional black powder season. Previous to Caleb’s House Bill 242, Montana was the last state in the USA to NOT have a dedicated muzzleloader season. Caleb’s heritage hunt has become widely popular since its passage!

## Military Service

Caleb Hinkle proudly served his state and nation as an 11C Indirect Fire Infantryman (mortar-man). Caleb drilled out of Belgrade with Montana Army National Guard for 6 years. He began his enlistment as an E-1 Private and ended in leadership as an E-5 Sergeant.

Caleb dropping a mortar — Montana Army National Guard

## Endorsements

Trusted by leading conservative organizations and local Republicans fighting for limited government, lower taxes, and Montana values.

### Americans for Prosperity – Montana

"Caleb Hinkle is a fearless advocate for limited government and greater opportunity for all Montanans. We know this not just by what he says — but by how he votes."

— Official Endorsement, March 2026

### Montana Freedom Caucus

Invited member with a consistent 100% Freedom Index score. One of only a small group of principled conservatives advancing limited government in Helena.

Strong supporter & mailer backing

### Gallatin County Republican Central Committee

Official endorsement for the 2026 primary. Recognized as a strong constitutional conservative fighting for transparency and Montana values.

April 2026

### Montana Chamber of Commerce

"Champion of Business Award" recipient for policies promoting economic growth, job creation, and a pro-business environment in Montana.

These endorsements reflect Caleb’s proven record of fighting for lower taxes, pro-life values, medical freedom, and constitutional principles.

## Get in Touch

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