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Kim Hicks
View on WikipediaKimberly 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]
Key Information
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] After being initially tested for dyslexia, Hicks was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the fourth grade.[3]
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 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Kim Hicks (incumbent) | 13,085 | 55.98 | |
| Republican | Ken Navitsky | 10,260 | 43.89 | |
| Write-in | 29 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 23,374 | 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.
- ^ "Refocused, Together: Kim Hicks and the Power of Representation - Refocused, A Podcast All About ADHD". iHeart. October 30, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Minnesota Secretary of State https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Index?ErsElectionId=170&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=403&show=Go. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
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