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Kristine Reeves
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| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 30th district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2023 Serving with Jamila Taylor
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| Preceded by | Jesse Johnson |
| In office January 9, 2017 – December 16, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Teri Hickel |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Johnson |
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Kristine Monic Reeves
February 18, 1981 Moses Lake, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Washington State University (BA) Gonzaga University (MA) |
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Kristine Monic Reeves, born on February 18, 1981, is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Currently, she serves in the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 30th district. This means she helps make laws for the state of Washington. She was first elected to this role in 2016.
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Early Life and Education
Kristine Reeves was born in Moses Lake, Washington. She went to Washington State University and earned a degree in political science. Later, she studied at Gonzaga University, where she received a master's degree in organizational leadership. This type of degree helps people learn how to lead groups and organizations effectively. She has also been studying for a Ph.D. at Seattle Pacific University.
Her Career in Public Service
Before becoming a state representative, Kristine Reeves worked in several important roles. She was a regional outreach director for U.S. Senator Patty Murray. This job involved connecting with communities and understanding their needs. She also worked as a program coordinator at Spokane Community College.
Since 2013, Reeves has been the Director of the Military and Defense Sector for the Washington State Department of Commerce. In this role, she helps with economic growth related to military bases and businesses that work with the military. She also supports military families and communities.
Serving in the Washington State House
In 2016, Kristine Reeves ran for a seat in the Washington House of Representatives. She won the election, defeating her opponent with 51 percent of the votes. As a state representative, she worked on different committees. These committees focus on specific topics, like how the state budget is spent or issues related to housing and tribal affairs. She was also the vice chair of the Business and Financial Services Committee.
On December 16, 2019, Kristine Reeves decided to leave her position in the state house. She chose to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives for Washington's 10th congressional district in the 2020 election. She finished in third place in that election.
Returning to the State House
In 2022, Kristine Reeves ran again for the same state legislative seat she had held before. She was elected and returned to the Washington House of Representatives on January 9, 2023.
As of 2024, after returning to office, Reeves was chosen for the Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship. This program helps young lawmakers learn how to improve democracy.
Personal Life
Kristine Reeves lives in Federal Way, Washington. She lives there with her family, including her two children.
