Kristin Robbins (born April 29, 1968) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Robbins represents District 37A in the northwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area, including the city of Maple Grove and parts of Hennepin County.[1]

Kristin Robbins
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byJoyce Peppin
ConstituencyDistrict 34A (2019–2023)
District 37A (2023–present)
Personal details
Born (1968-04-29) April 29, 1968 (age 56)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBrent
Children3
EducationBethel University (BA)
Washington University (MA)

Early life, education, and career

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Robbins was raised in Crookston, Minnesota.[2] She attended Bethel University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science, and Washington University in St. Louis, graduating with a Master of Arts in economics.[1]

Robbins was formerly the legislative director for former U.S. Representative Harris Fawell and a deputy chair of the Senate District 34 Republicans.[3] She was the executive director of the Economic Club of Minnesota.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

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Robbins was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, after incumbent Joyce Peppin retired, and has been reelected every two years since.[1]

Robbins has served as an assistant minority leader since 2023 and sits on the Higher Education Finance and Policy, Rules and Legislative Administration, and Taxes Committees.[1]

Electoral history

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2018 Minnesota State House - District 34A[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kristin Robbins 12,486 56.49
Democratic (DFL) Dan Solon 9,601 43.44
Write-in 15 0.07
Total votes 22,102 100.0
Republican hold
2020 Minnesota State House - District 34A[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kristin Robbins (incumbent) 16,555 57.83
Democratic (DFL) Brian Raines 12,056 42.11
Write-in 18 0.06
Total votes 28,629 100.0
Republican hold
2022 Minnesota State House - District 37A[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kristin Robbins (incumbent) 12,637 56.11
Democratic (DFL) Caitlin Cahill 9,872 43.83
Write-in 12 0.05
Total votes 22,521 100.0
Republican hold

Personal life

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Robbins and her husband, Brent, have three children. She resides in Maple Grove, Minnesota.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Robbins, Kristin - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  2. ^ a b "Robbins, Solon running for Dist. 34A seat". Press & News. Adams Publishing Group. October 11, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "Kristin Robbins announces candidacy for House District 34A". Press & News. Adams Publishing Group. June 7, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  4. ^ "2018 Results for State Representative District 34A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 34A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 37A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "Robbins, Kristin". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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