Hawkins, his family, Republican Senate leaders, and supporters will gather at the Secretary of State's office to file the paperwork for his Senate campaign. Hawkins has the full support of the Republican State Senate Leadership.

Hawkins, a Republican, is in his second term on the Louisville Metro Counciland represents the 25th District, which is located in Southwest Jefferson County. Hawkins has been married to wife Jan for 15 years and has two sons, Michael and JD. Hawkins is a Graduate of the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's degree with majors in Economics, English and Finance. Hawkins is a certified real state appraiser and a member of South Jefferson Baptist Church in Louisville.