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Biography
Kristin Bahner is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 34B in the northwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area of Maple Grove and Osseo.
Early life, education, and career
Bahner was raised in Richfield, Minnesota. She attended Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in communications.
Bahner is an IT consultant specializing in Agile Software Development and team building. Bahner was one of the original organizers of the Minnesota Women's March that brought an estimated 100,000 people to the Minnesota State Capitol in January 2017 making it one of the largest single-day protests in Minnesota history.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Bahner was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Dennis Smith. During the campaign, she was supported by the Give Smart project.
Elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic–Farmer–Labor | Kristin Bahner | 12194 | 52.79 | ||
| Republican | Dennis Smith (Incumbent) | 10873 | 47.07 | ||
Personal life
Bahner resides in Maple Grove, Minnesota.