Kristen J. Amundson
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Kristen J. "Kris" Amundson (born December 3, 1949, in Brainerd, Minnesota
) is a former delegate to the Virginia General Assembly
. A Democrat
, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates
in November 1999. She represented the 44th district in Fairfax County
. She announced that she would not seek reelection to the General Assembly
in 2009, and was replaced by fellow Democrat
Scott Surovell
. Prior to her service in the General Assembly, Amundson was on the Fairfax County School Board.
Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,590 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Crow Wing County and one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota...
) is a former delegate to the Virginia General Assembly
Virginia General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly is the legislative body of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere, established on July 30, 1619. The General Assembly is a bicameral body consisting of a lower house, the Virginia House of Delegates, with 100 members,...
. A Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, she was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
in November 1999. She represented the 44th district in Fairfax County
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is a county in Virginia, in the United States. Per the 2010 Census, the population of the county is 1,081,726, making it the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with 13.5% of Virginia's population...
. She announced that she would not seek reelection to the General Assembly
Virginia General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly is the legislative body of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere, established on July 30, 1619. The General Assembly is a bicameral body consisting of a lower house, the Virginia House of Delegates, with 100 members,...
in 2009, and was replaced by fellow Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
Scott Surovell
Scott Surovell
Scott Anthony Surovell is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 44th district, which encompasses the U.S. 1 Corridor in the Mt...
. Prior to her service in the General Assembly, Amundson was on the Fairfax County School Board.
External links
(constituent/campaign website)- Project Vote Smart - Representative Kristen J. 'Kris' Amundson (VA) profile
- Follow the Money - Kristen J. Amundson
- Washington Post - Kristen J. Amundson local election 2008 profile