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Krista Knudsen

Krista Knudsen

Republican · Minnesota · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Minnesota House District 5A, Minnesota

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports cutting taxes and reducing government waste
  • Backs ending state education mandates in favor of local control
  • Supports law enforcement and reducing crime
Biography

Krista Knudsen co-owns Cowboy's Restaurant in Lake Shore with her husband Kevin, according to her campaign site. She served eight years on the Lake Shore City Council and two years as mayor before her election to the Minnesota House, where she represents District 5A.

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