Rhonda Knudsen

Rhonda Knudsen (born 1958/1959) is an American politician and retired civil engineer serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 34th district. Elected in 2019, Knudsen succeeded her son, House Speaker Austin Knudsen.[1][2]

Rhonda Knudsen
Member of the
Montana House of Representatives
from the 34th district
Assumed office
January 2019
Preceded byAustin Knudsen
Personal details
Born1958/1959 (age 61–62)
Culbertson, Montana
Political partyRepublican
Children2, including Austin
Alma materMontana State University (BS)

Early life and education

Knudsen was born and raised in Culbertson, Montana. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University.

Career

Prior to entering politics, Knudsen worked as a civil engineer for the Federal government of the United States, serving in the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Knudsen was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in 2018 took office in 2019, succeeding her son, House Speaker Austin Knudsen, who was unable to seek re-election due to term limits and later announced his candidacy for Attorney General of Montana in the 2020 election.[3][4][5]

Personal life

Knudsen and her husband have two children, including Austin.

References

  1. "HOUSE DISTRICT 34 | | billingsgazette.com". billingsgazette.com. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  2. "Rhonda Knudsen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  3. "MT-AtyGen-nominated". AP NEWS. 2020-06-03. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  4. Courier, The Glasgow. "Rhonda Knudsen Seeks Son's House Seat". The Glasgow Courier. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
  5. [email protected], HOLLY K. MICHELS. "Dozens of candidates enter races on last day of election filing in Montana". Helena Independent Record. Retrieved 2020-07-24.
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