Kristi Pursell

Kristi Achor Pursell (born February 9, 1981) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Pursell represents District 58A in southern Minnesota, which includes the city of Northfield and parts of Dakota, Rice, and Scott Counties.[1][2]

Kristi Pursell
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 58A district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byTodd Lippert
Constituency58A (2023-present)
Personal details
Born (1981-02-13) February 13, 1981
Rochester, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
SpouseMichael
Children2
ResidenceNorthfield, Minnesota
EducationSt. Olaf College
University of Minnesota, Duluth
Occupationnon-profit executive director

Early life, education and career

Pursell graduated from Saint Olaf College with a bachelor's degree in English and environmental studies. She also received a graduate certificate in environmental education from the University of Minnesota Duluth.[1]

Pursell served five years as the Executive Director of Clean River Partners, an environmental non-profit organization based in Northfield, Minnesota. She also has been a leader within grassroots organizations, including the Land Stewardship Project, ISAIAH MN, and TakeAction MN.[3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Pursell was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, after redistricting and the retirement of DFL incumbent Todd Lippert. Pursell serves as vice-chair of the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee and sits on the Elections Finance and Policy, Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy, and Education Finance Committees.[1]

Electoral history
2022 Minnesota State House - District 58A[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Kristi Pursell 11,362 54.48
Republican Gary Bruggenthies 9,481 45.46
Write-in 13 0.06
Total votes 20,856 100.0
Democratic (DFL) hold

Personal life

Pursell lives in Northfield, Minnesota with her husband, Michael, and their two children.[1]

References
  1. "Pursell, Kristi - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  2. "Rep. Kristi Pursell (58A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  3. THOMPSON, PAMELA. "Clean River Partners executive director announces bid for House of Representatives seat". Southernminn.com. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  4. "2022 Results for State Representative District 58A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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