Kenyan-born politician Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley has secured a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives after winning the 2026 United States midterm elections in District 38A.
According to unofficial election results, Momanyi-Hiltsley garnered 9,852 votes, representing 71.8 per cent of the total votes cast, defeating her Republican challenger, Charlie Kistler, who received 3,840 votes, equivalent to 28 per cent.
Following her victory, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party legislator expressed gratitude to voters, campaign volunteers and supporters who contributed to her re-election.
Kenyan-born politician Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley. Photo: Courtesy.
In an update on Wednesday, November 4, Momanyi-Hiltsley said the election outcome reflected the confidence residents had placed in her leadership.
She pledged to continue representing the interests of District 38A and working towards improving the community.
The politician described her re-election as an honour and reaffirmed her commitment to serving constituents during her second term.
Momanyi-Hiltsley first made history in 2024 when she won the District 38A seat, becoming the first Kenyan-born immigrant to serve in a state legislature in the United States.
During her first term, she served on several legislative committees, including those responsible for housing finance, human services and legacy funding.
Her re-election marks another milestone in her political career, allowing her to continue participating in legislative debates and policy decisions affecting residents of Minnesota.
