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Krista Knudsen

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Krista Knudsen
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 5A district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byJohn Poston
Personal details
Born (1979-12-28) December 28, 1979 (age 44)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKevin
Children4
Residence(s)Lake Shore, Minnesota, U.S.
EducationMinnesota State University, Mankato (BS)
Occupation
WebsiteGovernment website Campaign website

Krista Knudsen (/kəˈndsən/ 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]

Early life, education and career

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Knudsen 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

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Knudsen 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

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2022 Minnesota State House - District 5A[4]
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

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Knudsen lives in Lake Shore, Minnesota with her husband, Kevin, and four children.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Video. Krista Knudsen for House. April 1, 2022. Event occurs at 1:05. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Knudsen, Krista - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  3. ^ "Rep. Krista Knudsen (05A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  4. ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 5A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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