Krista Knudsen (/kəˈnuːdsən/ kə-NOOD-sən;[1] born December 28, 1979) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Knudsen represents District 5A in northern Minnesota, which includes the city of Park Rapids and parts of Becker, Cass, Hubbard and Wadena Counties.[2][3]
Krista Knudsen | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Poston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1979 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kevin |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Lake Shore, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | Minnesota State University, Mankato (BS) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Early life, education and career
editKnudsen attended college at Minnesota State University, Mankato, earning a bachelor's degree in social work and alcohol and drug studies.[2]
Knudsen served on the Lake Shore City Council for eight years before becoming mayor in 2020.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
editKnudsen was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran after redistricting and after three-term Republican incumbent John Poston announced he would not seek reelection.[2]
Knudsen serves on the Education Finance and Education Policy Committees.[2]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Krista Knudsen | 14,735 | 70.49 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Brian M. Hobson | 6,159 | 29.46 | |
| Write-in | 10 | 0.05 | ||
| Total votes | 20,904 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
editKnudsen lives in Lake Shore, Minnesota with her husband, Kevin, and four children.[2]
References
edit- ^ Video. Krista Knudsen for House. April 1, 2022. Event occurs at 1:05. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e f "Knudsen, Krista - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Rep. Krista Knudsen (05A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 5A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.