Kim Hicks | |
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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]
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]
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]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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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 |
Hicks lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with her spouse, LaMar, and has eight children. [1]