Laurin Hendrix

Laurin Hendrix (Michael Laurin Hendrix) is an American businessperson, entrepreneur, and politician (Republican). He was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2009 through 2011.

Hendrix was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He attended South High School In Bakersfield and later earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of California at Irvine. In 1987, he moved to Arizona in pursuit of a better quality of life, lower taxes, and less government intervention in his personal life.

Business

Hendrix has been self-employed since graduating college. He has owned and managed businesses specializing in auto repair, manufacturing, home construction, land development, retail sales, import/exports, business consulting, legal services, and banking.

Professional licenses held

• Real Estate Brokers License
• Arizona General Contractor's Commercial License
• Arizona General Contractor's Residential License
• Arizona Legal Document Preparer

Politics

Hendrix is a member of the Gilbert City Council in Arizona. He assumed office on December 31, 2020. His current term ends in 2023. He is running for election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 14. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Republican primary on August 2, 2022.

Earlier, from 2009 to 2011, Hendrix was a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 22nd District. He was elected to the House in November 2010. He ran for re-election in 2012, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Eddie Farnsworth and Steve R. Urie.

Republican primary election

Hendrix and incumbent Travis Grantham defeated Suzanne Lunt and Natalie Dibernardo in the Republican primary for Arizona House of Representatives District 14 on August 2, 2022.

Public service positions

• Member, Education Committee, Arizona Legislature
• Vice Chairman, Commerce Committee, Arizona Legislature
• Arizona State House of Representatives (2008-2010) - On November 4, 2008, Hendrix and Andy Biggs were elected to the 22nd District Seat in the Arizona House of Representatives, defeating opponent Glenn Ray (D).
• Maricopa County Community College Board President (2016-2018)
• Maricopa County Community College District Board (2016-2018) - Hendrix defeated Dennis Kavanaugh and Moses Sanchez in the Maricopa County Community College District District 1 general election.
• Member, Gilbert City Council, Arizona (December 2020-2023)

Hendrix is a licensed private pilot, former merit badge counselor, and Eagle Scout Review Board member for the Boy Scouts of America. He resides in Gilbert, Arizona, and has eight children who have attended Arizona public schools.