Krista Knudsen | |
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| Member of theMinnesota House of Representatives from the 5A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | John Poston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1979-12-28)December 28, 1979 (age 45) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kevin |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Lake Shore, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | Minnesota State University, Mankato (BS) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Government websiteCampaign website |
Krista Knudsen (/kəˈnuːdsən/kə-NOOD-sən;[1] born December 28, 1979) is an American politician serving in theMinnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of theRepublican Party of Minnesota, Knudsen represents District 5A in northernMinnesota, which includes the city ofPark Rapids and parts ofBecker,Cass,Hubbard andWadena Counties.[2][3]
Knudsen attended college atMinnesota State University, Mankato, earning a bachelor's degree in social work and alcohol and drug studies.[2]
Knudsen served on theLake Shore City Council for eight years before becoming mayor in 2020.[2]
Knudsen was elected to theMinnesota House of Representatives in2022. She first ran after redistricting and after three-termRepublican incumbentJohn Poston announced he would not seek reelection.[2]
Knudsen serves on the Education Finance and Education Policy Committees.[2]
In 2025, Knudsen co-sponsored a bill to designatemessenger RNA (mRNA) treatments, which include severalCOVID-19 vaccines, "weapons of mass destruction", and make possessing or administering them a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The bill was drafted by a Florida-basedhypnotist andconspiracy theorist who believes that mRNA treatments are "nanoparticle injections" that amount to "biological and technological weapons of mass destruction".[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Krista Knudsen | 14,735 | 70.49 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Brian M. Hobson | 6,159 | 29.46 | |
| Write-in | 10 | 0.05 | ||
| Total votes | 20,904 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
Knudsen lives inLake Shore, Minnesota with her husband, Kevin, and four children.[2]