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DeutschKim Hicks
Kim Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 25A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1982 |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | LaMar |
| Children | 8 |
| Residence | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Education | Winona State University (BA) |
| Occupation | |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Kimberly C. Hicks (born December 20, 1982) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Hicks represents District 25A in southeastern Minnesota, which includes northern parts of the city of Rochester and parts of Olmsted County.[1][2]
Early life, education and career[edit]
Hicks's family moved to Rochester, Minnesota, when she was a child, and she graduated from Rochester Public Schools. She attended college at Winona State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives[edit]
Hicks was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran in 2020, unsuccessfully challenging five-term Republican incumbent Duane 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]
Electoral history[edit]
| 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 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| 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 | ||||
Personal life[edit]
Hicks lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with her spouse, LaMar, and has eight children.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Hicks, Kimberly C "Kim" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Rep. Kim Hicks (25A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 25A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.