Krista Knudsen
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]
Krista Knudsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Poston |
| Constituency | 5A (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1979 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kevin |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Lake Shore, Minnesota |
| Education | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Occupation | business owner |
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, after redistricting and the retirement of Republican incumbent John Poston. She serves on the Education Finance and Education Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
| 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
Knudsen lives in Lake Shore, Minnesota with her husband, Kevin, and four children.[1]
References
- "Knudsen, Krista - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 5A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.