Kristi Pursell

Kristi Achor Pursell (born February 9, 1981) is an American politician from Minnesota. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she defeated Republican candidate Gary Bruggenthies in the 2022 election for Minnesota’s 58A house district.

Kristi Pursell
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 58A district
Assuming office
January 3, 2023
SucceedingTodd Lippert
Personal details
Born (1981-02-09) February 9, 1981
Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
SpouseMichael
Children2
ResidenceNorthfield, Minnesota
Education
Websitehttps://www.kristipursell.com/

Early career

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.[1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

During the 2022 election, she defeated Republican candidate Gary Bruggenthies. She assumed office on January 3, 2023.[2]

Personal life

She graduated from Saint Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Environmental Studies. Pursell also received a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education from the University of Minnesota Duluth.[3]

Her husband, Michael, and two children, Franklin and Henry, reside in Northfield, Minnesota.[3]

References
  1. pamela.thompson@apgsomn.com, PAMELA THOMPSON. "Clean River Partners executive director announces bid for House of Representatives seat". Southernminn.com. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  2. pamela.thompson@apgsomn.com, PAMELA THOMPSON. "ELECTION RESULTS: Pursell wins House District 58A". Southernminn.com. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
  3. "Rep. Kristi Pursell". Minnesota Legislature.
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