Kristin Olsen
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| Minority Leader of the California State Assembly |
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In office November 6, 2014 – January 4, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Connie Conway |
| Succeeded by | Chad Mayes |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 12th district 25th district (2010–2012) |
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In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Berryhill |
| Succeeded by | Heath Flora |
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Modesto City Councillor from the 5th District |
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In office December 21, 2005 – December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Denny Jackman |
| Succeeded by | Stephanie Burnside |
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January 19, 1974 Modesto, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rod Olsen |
| Residence | Riverbank, California |
| Alma mater | Westmont College |
Kristin Olsen (born January 19, 1974) is an American politician who serves on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, have been elected unopposed to the county's First District in June 2016 and taking her seat in January 2017. While Supervisor-elect, she was elected Vice Chair of the California Republican Party and holds that party office together with her county office. From 2010 to 2016 she served in the California State Assembly representing the 12th district, and was the Assembly's Minority Leader during part of her service. She is a Republican. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, she was a member of the Modesto City Council.
Olsen was elected to the Modesto City Council in 2005, and re-elected in 2009. While on the City Council, Olsen served as a member of the Safety & Communities Committee and as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee. Prior to this Olsen served as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee and was a member of the Safety & Communities Committee.
In addition to serving on the City Council, Olsen directed marketing and communications programs as Assistant Vice President for Communications & Public Affairs at California State University, Stanislaus. Furthermore, Olsen has served on the Modesto Citizens Housing and Community Development Committee, as well as on the Modesto City Planning Commission.
Olsen was elected to the California State Assembly in 2010. She received the plurality of votes in the June Republican primary contested by six candidates. In the November 2010 General Election, Olsen received 100% of the vote for the 25th district and won easily won reelection for her seat in 2012.
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