Huldah Momanyi reelected to Minnesota House

Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley has secured a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 38A. According to unofficial election results from the 2026 United States midterm elections, Momanyi-Hiltsley received 9,852 votes, or 71.8 per cent of the total, defeating Republican challenger Charlie Kistler, who received 3,840 votes.

Born in Nyamira County, Kenya, Momanyi-Hiltsley made history in 2024 as the first Kenyan-born immigrant to serve in a United States state legislature. During her first term, she served on committees related to human services, housing finance, and legacy funding.

In a statement following her victory, Momanyi-Hiltsley expressed gratitude to her supporters, volunteers, and family. She reaffirmed her commitment to serving the residents of District 38A.