Kim Hicks | |
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| Member of theMinnesota House of Representatives from the 25A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1982-12-20)December 20, 1982 (age 42) |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | LaMar |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Education | Winona State University (BA) |
| Occupation | |
| Website | Government websiteCampaign website |
Kimberly C. Hicks (born December 20, 1982) is an American politician serving in theMinnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of theMinnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Hicks represents District 25A in southeasternMinnesota, which includes northern parts of the city ofRochester and parts ofOlmsted County.[1][2]
Hicks's family moved toRochester, Minnesota, when she was a child, and she graduated from Rochester Public Schools. She attended college atWinona State University, earning abachelor's degree in education.[1] After being initially tested fordyslexia, Hicks was diagnosed withattention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the fourth grade.[3]
Hicks was first elected to theMinnesota House of Representatives in2022. She first ran in2020, unsuccessfully challenging five-termRepublican incumbentDuane Quam. Hicks ran again in 2022, winning an open seat created by legislative redistricting.[1]
Hicks serves on the Children and Families Finance and Policy, Higher Education Finance and Policy, Human Services Finance, and Human Services Policy Committees.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Duane Quam (incumbent) | 14,479 | 57.47 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Kim Hicks | 10,692 | 42.44 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.08 | ||
| Total votes | 25,192 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Kim Hicks | 9,797 | 55.21 | |
| Republican | Wendy Phillips | 7,938 | 42.73 | |
| Write-in | 10 | 0.06 | ||
| Total votes | 17,745 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL)hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Kim Hicks (incumbent) | 13,085 | 55.98 | |
| Republican | Ken Navitsky | 10,260 | 43.89 | |
| Write-in | 29 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 23,374 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL)hold | ||||
Hicks lives inRochester, Minnesota, with her spouse, LaMar, and has eight children.[1]
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