Ron Kresha

{{Short description|American politician (born 1969)}} {{Infobox officeholder |name = Ron Kresha |state_house = Minnesota |image = |district = 10A |constituency = 10A (2023-present)<br/>9B (2013-2022) |term_start = January 8, 2013 |term_end = |predecessor = ''redistricted'' |successor = |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1967|12|16}} |birth_place = Columbus, Nebraska, U.S. |death_date = |death_place = |party = Republican |spouse = Wendy |children = 5 |occupation = {{hlist|Chief operating officer|Legislator}} |education = St. Cloud State University (B.A.)<br>Bellevue University (M.B.A.) |website = {{URL|https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15404|Government website}} {{URL|http://ronkresha.com/ronkresha/|Campaign website}} }} '''Ron Kresha''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|r|iː|ʃ|ə}} {{respell|KREE|shə}};<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/pronunciation |title=Name Pronunciation Guide for House Members 2023|website=Minnesota Legislature|access-date=August 23, 2024}}</ref> born December 16, 1969) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2013. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Kresha represents District 10A in north-central Minnesota, which includes the city of Little Falls and parts of Aitkin, Crow Wing, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Morrison Counties.<ref name="Kresha" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rep. Ron Kresha (10A) - Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15404 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.house.mn.gov}}</ref>

==Early life, education and career== Kresha was born in Columbus, Nebraska, where he attended Scotus Central Catholic High School. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.A. in English and from Bellevue University with a M.B.A. in finance and accounting.<ref name="Kresha">{{cite web | url=http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?ID=15404 | title=Kresha, Ron | publisher=Minnesota Legislative Reference Library | work=Legislators Past & Present | access-date=April 2, 2013}}</ref>

==Minnesota House of Representatives== Kresha was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012 and has been reelected every two years since. He first ran for an open seat following legislative redistricting.<ref name="Kresha" /> In 2022, Kresha faced a primary challenge from the right, leading the House Republican Caucus to increase spending in the district to defend his seat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orenstein |first=Walker |date=2022-08-08 |title=GOP factions unpredictable spending wars in GOP legislative primaries |url=https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2022/08/gop-factions-unpredictable-spending-wars-in-gop-legislative-primaries/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Winter |first=Deena |date=April 5, 2022 |title=Right-wing insurgents notch a few more wins at GOP conventions |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/right-wing-insurgents-notch-a-few-more-wins-at-gop-conventions/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref>

Kresha serves as the minority lead on the Education Finance Committee and also sits on the Ways and Means Committee. He served as an assistant majority leader from 2015 to 2016 and as majority whip for the Republican House caucus from 2017 to 2018.<ref name="Kresha" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kimball |first=Joe |date=2014-12-03 |title=New majority Minnesota House GOP caucus sets leadership team |url=https://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2014/12/new-majority-minnesota-house-gop-caucus-sets-leadership-team/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2018, after the retirement of Joyce Peppin, Kresha's name was floated as a potential replacement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |date=August 4, 2018 |title=Primaries for Minnesota governor looking wide open |url=https://www.startribune.com/primary-for-governor-is-looking-wide-open/490067031/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

=== Education === In 2015, Kresha supported bipartisan legislation to expand early learning scholarships for disadvantaged children, and a bill to target preschool funding to low-income families.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=February 5, 2015 |title=Early learning plans compete for money |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/02/05/early-learning-plans-compete-for-money |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wastvedt |first=Solvejg |date=March 8, 2016 |title=Bipartisan plan seeks state money for early education |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/03/08/minnesota-legislature-early-education-proposal |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wastcedt |first=Solvejg |date=April 5, 2016 |title=Teachers union seeks funds for racial equity in schools |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/04/05/teachers-union-pushes-surplus-funds-achievement-gap |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> He opposed legislation that would create a Department of Early Childhood.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eischens |first=Rilyn |date=February 24, 2021 |title=Bill to create a new Department of Early Childhood approved by House committee |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/bill-to-create-a-new-department-of-early-childhood-approved-by-house-committee/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> He has called for focusing on improving math and literacy scores before legislators "throw money" at the public school system, and called DFL funding proposals "unrealistic".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |last2=Campuzano |first2=Eder |date=January 22, 2023 |title=Seeking to 'fully fund' education, Gov. Tim Walz and DFL lawmakers propose billions in new spending |url=https://www.startribune.com/seeking-to-fully-fund-education-gov-tim-walz-and-dfl-lawmakers-propose-billions-in-new-spending/600245585/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=April 23, 2019 |title=Lawmakers begin final push with big differences to resolve |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/04/23/lawmakers-begin-final-push-with-big-differences-to-resolve |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

Kresha has largely opposed Governor Tim Walz's education proposals, calling them "mandates" and saying they would "indoctrinate students with messages that focus on our nation's flaws".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=January 18, 2023 |title=Walz proposes big increases in school, child care spending |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/01/18/walz-proposes-big-increases-in-school-child-care-spending |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Condon |first=Patrick |date=January 25, 2021 |title=Gov. Tim Walz's school spending plan has racial equity focus |url=https://www.startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-s-school-spending-plan-has-racial-equity-focus/600014920/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=2021-01-25 |title=Walz introduces schools plan; GOP critics say it's more of the same |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/01/25/walz-introduces-schools-plan-gop-critics-say-its-more-of-the-same/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> He also criticized the Walz administration's handling of grant oversight after the Feeding our Future investigation uncovered one of the largest federal fraud cases in state history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Gov. Tim Walz proposes plan to fight fraud in the wake of Feeding Our Future scandal |url=https://www.startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-proposes-plan-to-fight-fraud-in-the-wake-of-feeding-our-future-scandal/600239009/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He opposed language requiring comprehensive sex education in elementary and secondary schools.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coolican |first=J. Patrick |last2=Van Oot |first2=Torey |date=April 24, 2019 |title=Minnesota House passes education budget increase, setting up clash with Senate |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-poised-for-education-budget-increase-setting-up-clash-with-senate/508981062/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

Kresha has co-authored bills that seek to change the state constitution's language guaranteeing all children the fundamental right to a quality public education, and criticized Education Minnesota, the state's largest teachers' union, for its opposition to the proposal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lynn Smith |first=Mary |date=January 8, 2020 |title=Minnesota teachers union opposes constitutional amendment to address achievement gap |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-teachers-union-opposes-constitutional-amendment-to-address-achievement-gap/566830382/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eischens |first=Rilyn |date=February 15, 2021 |title=Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces education amendment proposal |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-introduces-education-amendment-proposal/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eischens |first=Rilyn |date=February 25, 2020 |title=Lawmakers introduce bill to amend constitution to address education gaps |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-amend-constitution-to-address-education-gaps/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref>

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kresha sponsored legislation to allow local school leaders to determine their own school reopening plans, arguing against a "one-size-fits-all" approach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=July 11, 2020 |title=House GOP plan gives school districts control over fall classes |url=https://www.startribune.com/house-gop-plan-gives-school-districts-control-over-fall-classes/571708552/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kresha |first=Ron |last2=Erickson |first2=Sondra |date=July 10, 2020 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} School reopening is not a one-size-fits-all affair |url=https://www.startribune.com/school-reopening-is-not-a-one-size-fits-all-affair/571711392/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Erin |date=July 28, 2021 |title=Minnesota recommends masks in schools, but local districts can decide what they want |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-recommends-masks-in-schools-but-local-districts-can-decide-what-they-want/600082395/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MPR News Staff |date=June 18, 2020 |title=State urges schools to prep for it all this fall |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/06/18/fall-schools-planning |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> He also advocated for allowing districts to hold in-person graduation ceremonies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yang |first=Hannah |date=May 8, 2020 |title=Minn. education officials urge virtual ceremonies for graduating seniors |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/05/08/minnesota-officials-urge-virtual-ceremonies-for-graduating-seniors |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=May 17, 2020 |title=Minnesota House defeats attempt to allow in-person graduation ceremonies |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/05/17/minnesota-house-defeats-attempt-to-allow-inperson-graduation-ceremonies |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

==== School choice ==== Kresha is a supporter of the school choice movement, and authored legislation to expand school choice and offer tax credits and scholarships to families whose students opt out of public schools.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dupuy |first=Beatrice |date=January 24, 2017 |title=School choice debate kicks off at Minn. State Capitol |url=https://www.startribune.com/school-choice-debate-kicks-off-at-minn-state-capitol/411706826/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lonetree |first=Anthony |last2=Raghavendran |first2=Beena |date=February 11, 2017 |title=Minnesota renews fight over school choice options |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-renews-fight-over-school-choice-options/413500793/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He has argued that more opportunities for private schools would help close the state's education achievement gap.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wastvedt |first=Solvejg |date=February 9, 2017 |title=Lawmakers considering help with private school bills |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/02/09/lawmakers-considering-help-with-private-school-bills |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hinrichs |first=Erin |date=2017-02-23 |title=Meet Rep. Ron Kresha, the man behind two of the most controversial education bills at the state Capitol |url=https://www.minnpost.com/education/2017/02/meet-rep-ron-kresha-man-behind-two-most-controversial-education-bills-state-capito/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Child protection laws === Kresha was a member of Governor Mark Dayton's Task Force on the Protection of Children, and authored the group's 11-point plan to reform the state's child protection laws.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kimball |first=Joe |date=2014-10-03 |title=Gov. Dayton names members of new state task force examining child protection system |url=https://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2014/10/gov-dayton-names-members-new-state-task-force-examining-child-protection-sy/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Simons |first=Abby |date=January 21, 2015 |title=Task force members unveil child protection legislation, say it's just the beginning |url=https://www.startribune.com/task-force-unveils-sweeping-plan-to-reform-child-protection-laws/289345021/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Collins |first=Jon |date=February 4, 2016 |title=State panel recommends new ways to protect children |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/02/04/child-protecion-task-force-recommendations |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> The legislation included a provision to mandate child protection reports be sent to law enforcement, and would rank child safety above keeping families intact.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simons |first=Abby |date=January 21, 2015 |title=Lawmakers launch first initiatives to reform child-protection laws |url=https://www.startribune.com/lawmakers-launch-first-initiatives-to-reform-child-protection-laws/289381181/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> The bill unanimously passed the Minnesota House in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simons |first=Abby |date=February 23, 2015 |title=House passes first measure to reform child protection laws |url=https://www.startribune.com/house-passes-first-measure-to-reform-child-protection-laws/293742071/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He has called for better training of front-line child protection workers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Serres |first=Chris |date=April 14, 2018 |title=State training academy proposed for overwhelmed child abuse workers |url=https://www.startribune.com/state-training-academy-proposed-for-overwhelmed-child-abuse-workers/479779173/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Star Tribune Editorial Board |first= |date=April 23, 2018 |title=EDITORIAL {{!}} After boy's tragic death from abuse, improve child protection training |url=https://www.startribune.com/after-boy-s-tragic-death-from-abuse-improve-child-protection-training/480613201/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

=== Other political positions === Kresha has co-sponsored legislation to provide broadband subsidies to rural communities, saying the private market alone would not provide full broadband coverage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Dave |date=September 4, 2014 |title=Dayton panel seeks $200 million more for broadband |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/09/04/dayton-panel-seeks-200-million-more-for-broadband |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=David |date=October 24, 2015 |title=A disconnect: Money can't buy you broadband in wealthy exurbs |url=https://www.startribune.com/a-disconnect-money-can-t-buy-you-broadband-in-wealthy-exurbs/336666211/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=April 14, 2016 |title=3 broadband plans, little agreement at the Capitol |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/04/14/broadband-plans-legislature |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> He authored a bill to fund an opioid prevention pilot project in his district.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=2018-04-11 |title=What, exactly, is the Legislature doing to address the opioid crisis in Minnesota? |url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2018/04/what-exactly-legislature-doing-address-opioid-crisis-minnesota/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref> Kresha abstained from a vote to declare racism a public health crisis in the state, saying it was "forcing an opinion based on words".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |last2=Pugmire |first2=Tim |date=July 20, 2020 |title=Lawmakers: Deal near on police changes |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/07/20/lawmakers-deal-near-on-police-changes |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kresha criticized Walz's emergency orders and Attorney General Keith Ellison for taking legal action against business owners who opened bars in defiance of the orders.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MPR News Staff |date=May 17, 2020 |title=Ellison takes legal action to block owner from reopening bars, restaurants |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/05/17/ellison-takes-legal-action-to-block-owner-from-reopening-bars-restaurants |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Tim |last2=Marohn |first2=Kristi |date=May 18, 2020 |title=Bar owner backs down, won't defy order to remain closed |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/05/18/central-minnesota-barfight |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>

Kresha authored a law that prohibits government contracts from being issued to vendors who boycott Israel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Erin |date=July 4, 2017 |title=Minnesota state parks fees rise for first time in a decade |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-state-parks-fees-rise-for-first-time-in-a-decade/432364333/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Millner |first=Jacob |date=2017-08-04 |title=Boycotting Israel for political purposes is unfair and creates a double standard |url=https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2017/08/boycotting-israel-political-purposes-unfair-and-creates-double-standard/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2015, he visited Turkey as part of a bipartisan delegation sponsored by the Niagara Foundation, a nonprofit organization with ties to Fethullah Gulen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Condon |first=Patrick |date=December 5, 2015 |title=Legislators' trip to Turkey was led by nonprofit with controversial ties |url=https://www.startribune.com/state-legislators-trip-to-turkey-was-led-by-nonprofit-with-controversial-ties/360682691/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>

== Electoral history ==

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2012 Minnesota State House - District 9B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=1&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=372&show=Go|title=2012 Results for State Representative District 9B|access-date=February 10, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ron Kresha | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 9,881 | percentage = 52.97 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Adrian Welle | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 8,751 | percentage = 46.91 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 23 | percentage = 0.12 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 18,655 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2014 Minnesota State House - District 9B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=20&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=372&show=Go|title=2014 Results for State Representative District 9B|access-date=February 10, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ron Kresha (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 8,449 | percentage = 56.42 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Al Doty | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 6,518 | percentage = 43.53 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 8 | percentage = 0.05 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 14,975 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2016 Minnesota State House - District 9B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=100&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=372&show=Go|title=2016 Results for State Representative District 9B|access-date=February 10, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ron Kresha (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 14,139 | percentage = 72.30 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Dustin Simmonds | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 5,402 | percentage = 27.62 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 15 | percentage = 0.08 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 19,556 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2018 Minnesota State House - District 9B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=115&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=372&show=Go|title=2018 Results for State Representative District 9B|access-date=February 10, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ron Kresha (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 11,802 | percentage = 72.16 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Stephen Browning | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 4,548 | percentage = 27.81 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 5 | percentage = 0.03 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 16,355 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2020 Minnesota State House - District 9B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=372&show=Go|title=2020 Results for State Representative District 9B|access-date=February 10, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ron Kresha (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 16,855 | percentage = 77.09 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Laura Wright | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 4,979 | percentage = 22.77 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 29 | percentage = 0.13 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 21,863 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

{{Election box begin no change | title = 2022 Minnesota State House - District 10A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=372&show=Go|title=2020 Results for State Representative District 10A|access-date=February 10, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Ron Kresha (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 15,947 | percentage = 96.31 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 611 | percentage = 3.69 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 16,558 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}

==Personal life== Kresha is married to his wife, Wendy. They have five children and reside in Little Falls, Minnesota.<ref name="Kresha" />

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== {{MN-legdb|15404}} *[https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15404 Official House of Representatives website] * [http://ronkresha.com/ronkresha/ Official campaign website]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kresha, Ron}} Category:1969 births Category:Living people Category:Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives Category:St. Cloud State University alumni Category:Bellevue University alumni Category:21st-century members of the Minnesota Legislature