According to his campaign biography, David Hinckley attended Brigham Young University and reported for its Daily Universe, covering Jon Huntsman's first gubernatorial campaign. He describes his professional work at Western Governors University as combining analytics and leadership, helping teams use data and reporting in decision-making. His political involvement included opposing Orem's proposed separation from Alpine School District in 2022 and collecting signatures for the Forward Party's Utah ballot access in 2023. The campaign identifies him as the Utah Forward Party's vice chair.