Krista Knudsen

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Krista Knudsen
Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 5A district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Website Government website Campaign website

Krista Knudsen (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. [1] [2]

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Early life, education and career

Knudsen attended college at Minnesota State University, Mankato, earning a bachelor's degree in social work and alcohol and drug studies. [1]

Knudsen served on the Lake Shore City Council for eight years before becoming mayor in 2020. [1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

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. [1]

Knudsen serves on the Education Finance and Education Policy Committees. [1]

Electoral history

2022 Minnesota State House - District 5A [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Krista Knudsen 14,735 70.49
Democratic (DFL) Brian M. Hobson6,15929.46
Write-in 100.05
Total votes20,904 100.0
Republican hold

Personal life

Knudsen lives in Lake Shore, Minnesota with her husband, Kevin, and four children. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Knudsen, Krista - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
  2. "Rep. Krista Knudsen (05A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  3. "2022 Results for State Representative District 5A". Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved February 25, 2023.