Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley, a Kenyan-born candidate, has won re-election in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She defeated her Republican opponent in the November 3, 2026, US midterm elections. Momanyi-Hiltsley is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. She received 9,852 votes, which accounted for 71.8 percent of the total. Her Republican challenger, Charlie Kistler, secured 3,840 votes, or 28 percent.
Momanyi-Hiltsley’s victory highlights the growing political influence of Kenyans in the United States. She is one of three Kenyans who ran for political office in Minnesota during the elections. The other candidates were Sam Mwangi and Victor Jumah. Their participation underscores the increasing presence of Kenyan immigrants in American politics.
This marks the second time Momanyi-Hiltsley has won a seat in the Minnesota legislature. Her re-election reflects strong support from her constituents. The election results show a clear majority for her campaign. The outcome reinforces her position as a representative of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in the state.
Kenyan-born politicians have been making strides in US politics in recent years. Their success in local elections suggests a broader trend of political engagement among immigrant communities. The participation of multiple Kenyan candidates in the same election further illustrates this growing influence. Their efforts contribute to the diversity of political representation in the US.
