Knight, Kevin
House 1994-98 (District 40B)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
9/??/1957
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Bloomington
Occupation (when first elected):
Small Business Owner
EDUCATION
University of Arizona; B.A.; General Studies and History
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Bonnie
Children:
Three children: Spencer, Colson, and Megan
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He grew up in Chicago, Illinois. After college he moved to San Francisco, California. He moved to Minnesota in 1984.
He unsuccessfully ran as the Republican party endorsed candidate for Minnesota State Treasurer in the 1998 election.
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Governmental Operations
Minutes
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Governmental Operations: Pensions
Minutes
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Governmental Operations: State Government Finance Division
Minutes
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Transportation and Transit
Minutes
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Transportation and Transit: Policy, Safety and Administration
Minutes
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Elections
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Elections: Veterans Affairs
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: State Government Finance Division
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Transportation and Transit
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Transportation and Transit: Transportation Systems
Body: House
District: 40B
Elected: 1/11/1994
Residence: Bloomington
Term of Office: 1/25/1994 to 1/2/1995
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Small Business Owner
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Resources
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Environment and Natural Resources
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Elections
Session Notes:
His official term start date is uncertain due to the special election. Kathleen Blatz's resignation was January 24, 1994. He took the oath of office on a date prior to the House convening on February 22, 1994. He won the seat vacated by Kathleen Blatz.
Articles & Books About
Wetzel, Matt. "Three-Term Legislator Eyes Office of State Treasurer." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 6, 1998, p. 13.
Thilmany, Jean M. "Knight Hopes to Curb State Spending." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 11, 1994, p. 16.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.