Krista Knudsen
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Krista Knudsen (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 5A. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 7, 2025.
Knudsen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 5A. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Krista Knudsen lives in Lake Shore, Minnesota. Knudsen earned a B.S. in alcohol and drug studies and a B.S. in social work, both from the Minnesota State University, Mankato. Her career experience includes working as a restaurant owner. Knudsen served on the Lake Shore City Council for eight years and then became the mayor of the City of Lake Shore.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Knudsen was assigned to the following committees:
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Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A
Incumbent Krista Knudsen defeated Brian Hobson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Krista Knudsen (R) | 71.3 | 18,855 |
 | Brian Hobson (D)  | 28.6 | 7,551 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 26,428 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brian Hobson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Krista Knudsen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Knudsen in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A
Krista Knudsen defeated Brian Hobson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Krista Knudsen (R) | 70.5 | 14,735 |
| Brian Hobson (D) | 29.5 | 6,159 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 20,904 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brian Hobson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Krista Knudsen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Krista Knudsen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Krista Knudsen did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Matt Bliss (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
