Travis Hankins was a candidate for the 2010 and 2012 Republican nomination for

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for . He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Hankins graduated from

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in 2000 and Indiana University Bloomington in 2004.

Early political activity

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U.S. House of Representatives

2010 election

Hankins competed with fellow Republicans

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and

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for the party's nomination for . The primary was won by

2012 Congressional campaign

Hankins 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. The primary election, held on May 8, 2012, was won by Luke Messer.

References

External links

''Hankins for Congress'
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