Kristin Robbins

Kristin Jacobson Robbins (born April 29, 1968) is an American politician serving since 2019 in the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Robbins represents District 37A in the northwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area, including the city of Maple Grove and parts of Hennepin County. She decided to launch a campaign for governor of Minnesota in 2026 instead of seeking re-election to the House, but withdrew her candidacy in May 2026.

Early life and education Robbins was born on April 29, 1968, and raised in Crookston, Minnesota. She attended Bethel University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science, and Washington University in St. Louis, graduating with a Master of Arts in economics. She was the executive director of the Economic Club of Minnesota.