Kristin Bahner (/ˈbɑːnər/ BAH-nər;[1] born August 15, 1972) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019.

She attended Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating with a bachelor of arts in communications.

[2] Bahner is an IT consultant and small business owner specializing in agile software development and project management.

Bahner first ran unsuccessfully in 2016, challenging one-term Republican incumbent Dennis Smith.

[10][11] Bahner has authored legislation that would make it easier for women to get access to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) shortly after giving birth.