Kristin Robbins
American politician (born 1968)
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Kristin Jacobson Robbins (born April 29, 1968) is an American politician serving since 2019 in the Minnesota House of Representatives. 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] She decided to launch a campaign for governor of Minnesota in 2026 instead of seeking re-election to the House, but withdrew her candidacy in May 2026.[2]
District 37A (2023–present)
Kristin Robbins | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Joyce Peppin |
| Constituency | District 34A (2019–2023) District 37A (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1968 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brent |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Bethel University (BA) Washington University in St. Louis (MA) |
Early life and education
Robbins was born on April 29, 1968, and raised in Crookston, Minnesota.[3] 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]
Career
Robbins was formerly the legislative director for former U.S. Representative Harris Fawell and a deputy chair of the Senate District 34 Republicans.[4] She was the executive director of the Economic Club of Minnesota.[3]
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. In 2025, she was selected as the Chair of the new Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee. For 2025–26, she sits on the Higher Education Finance and Policy, Taxes, and Ways and Means Committees.[1]
Electoral history
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kristin Robbins (incumbent) | 15,817 | 57.12 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Laurie Wolfe | 11,851 | 42.80 | |
| Write-in | 22 | 0.08 | ||
| Total votes | 27,690 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||