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 34A in the northwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area, including the city of Maple Grove and parts of Hennepin County.[1]
Kristin Robbins | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joyce Peppin |
| Constituency | District 34A (2019–2023) District 37A (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1968 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brent |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Bethel University (BA) Washington University (MA) |
Early life, education, and career edit
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 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 edit
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 edit
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 edit
Robbins and her husband, Brent, have three children. She resides in Maple Grove, Minnesota.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Robbins, Kristin - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ a b "Robbins, Solon running for Dist. 34A seat". Press & News. Adams Publishing Group. October 11, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Kristin Robbins announces candidacy for House District 34A". Press & News. Adams Publishing Group. June 7, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Results for State Representative District 34A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 34A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 37A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ "Robbins, Kristin". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2018.