Kristin Robbins

Kristin Robbins
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Incumbent
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)

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]

Early life, education, and career

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

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

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

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

References

  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.