Travis Hankins was a candidate for the 2010 and 2012 Republican nomination for U.S. Representative for Indiana's 6th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Travis Hankins | |
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| Born | |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Website | Travis Hankins for Congress archived |
Early political activity
editFounded and launched the Draft Mike Pence for President Campaign. Senior Field Representative for Leadership Institute.[1]
U.S. House of Representatives
edit2010 election
editHankins competed with fellow Republicans Mike Sodrel and Todd Young for the party's nomination for Indiana's 9th congressional district. The primary was won by Todd Young.
2012 Congressional campaign
editHankins ran for the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Indiana's 6th District. Due to district lines being redrawn, Hankin's hometown of Columbus, which used to be in the 9th Congressional district, is now in the 6th district. Hankins sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[2] The primary election, held on May 8, 2012, was won by Luke Messer.
References
edit- ^ url=http://travishankins.com/index.htm%7Cdate= |accessdate=2012-03-21
- ^ "Candidates line up for Pence's open seat in Congress". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2012-03-21.