Kristin Robbins

American politician

Kristin Robbins


Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2019
Preceded by	Joyce Peppin
Constituency	District 34A (2019–2023) District 37A (2023–present)

Personal details
Born	(1968-04-29) April 29, 1968 (age 56)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Brent
Children	3
Education	Bethel 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 34A 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 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

^ ^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.