Valley Press Independent: Meet the candidate: Colleen Hinds

Colleen is retired. She was previously a registered nurse for 40 years.

Ballot Pedia

Colleen Hinds previously ran for state representative in House District 13 in 2020 and 2022, but did not win.

Plans to secure property tax relief for longtime senior residents.

- Plans to secure property tax relief for longtime senior residents.

Economy

As of June 8, 2025, Colleen Hinds did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Advocates for extending Medicaid as a way to promote "preventative care."

- Advocates for extending Medicaid as a way to promote "preventative care."

Healthcare

Public Safety

Voting & Elections

Wants to promote and strengthen both public education and the teachers in the system.

- Wants to promote and strengthen both public education and the teachers in the system.

Education

Colleen Hinds

As of April 10, 2024, Paul C Fielder did not have a website or any information online.

Ballotpedia, Paul Fielder

Paul C Fielder is currently a State Representative in State House District 13. He was elected in 2020 and has been in office since. 

As of June 8, 2025, Paul C Fielder did not have a website or any information online.

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Paul C Fielder

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