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Huldah Hiltsley | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 38A district | |
| Assumed office January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley (born 1985) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2025. She is the first Kenyan-American[1] to win a state assembly seat in Minnesota.[2] She was elected under the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party to represent District 38A in the 2025–2026 Minnesota House of Representatives.[3][1][4]
She defeated Brad Olson of the Republican Party in the 2024 general election, after a narrow win against Wynfred Russel[5] in the Democratic Party primaries.[6][7]
Personal life
[edit]Hiltsley is the daughter to Phillip Momanyi Sangaka[8] and Tabitha Momanyi. She hails from Nyamemiso village in Nyamira, Kenya.[8] Her father moved to the United States as a student in 1988. Her mother joined in 1992 and Huldah and her other two siblings joined them in 1995.[9][10]
Hiltsley has four degrees, three Bachelor's Degrees in International Business, International Relations, and Reconciliation Studies, plus a Master's in Global Business Management, from Bethel University.[8][11][12]
Hiltsley has a spouse, Bart, and two children, Jaydah Rae and Jordan Philip.[1][11]
Career
[edit]Upon completion of her Master's degree, Hiltsley relocated alongside her family to San Diego where she worked at Dexcom.[12]
Prior to announcing her candidacy for election[13] in 2023, she was a Privacy Operations Manager at Boston Scientific.[13]
Hiltsley is also passionate about uplifting lives, with a focus mainly on girls and women. In 2014, she founded SaniPads, which focuses on keeping girls in school in Kenya.[12] Aside from that, she also served as the first Female president of Mwanyagetinge Organization that is based in Minnesota.[12][14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "After election, Kenya-born legislator heads to Minnesota capitol". Voice of America. 2024-11-09. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Who is Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley? The first Kenyan State Representative in US history". November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Member Guide 2025-2026" (PDF). Minnesota House of Representatives. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ Nyambura, Esther. "Kenyan-American Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley wins Minnesota House seat". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Liberian-Born Man Based In US, Wynfred Russell Formally Launches Campaign or Minnesota State Representative - News Public Trust". 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Wynfred Russell (Minnesota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ O'Connor, Jack. "August primary election results". The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b c Ongwae, Stanley. "Celebrations as Moraa wins district seat, makes history in US elections". The Standard. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ Mkenya Hulda Moraa Momanyi azungumza baada ya kuchaguliwa katika jimbo la Minnesota nchini Marekani. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-10 – via YouTube.
- ^ Kenyan-born Hulda Momanyi speaks on her victory, her plans for the Minnesota House of Representative. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-10 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "Hiltsley, Huldah - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b c d "Servant Leader Empowers Women Across the World | Bethel University". www.bethel.edu. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ a b "Hiltsley announces candidacy for District 38A". hometownsource.com. 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
- ^ "Mwanyagetinge (MN)". Retrieved 2024-11-18.