Kimberlyn Kay King-Hinds (born April 10, 1975)[2] is an American attorney and politician serving as the delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Northern Mariana Islands's at-large congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, she previously served as chair of the Commonwealth Ports Authority and as a member of the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission. King-Hinds is one of two Chamorro members of Congress, alongside James Moylan.
Early life and education
King-Hinds was born on April 10, 1975 to Serafina King, who served for a time as a member of the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives. Her brother is Senator Karl King-Nabors.[3][4] King-Hinds is from Tinian.[5]
She earned a bachelor of arts in political science from Loyola Marymount University. She later attended the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa where she earned a master's degree in human resource management from the Shidler College of Business, and earned a juris doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law.[6]
Legal career and public service
From 2000 to 2002, she was the special assistant for projects and community services for Lieutenant Governor Jesus Sablan. She has served as member of the Commonwealth Public Utilities Commission and as Commonwealth Ports Authority board chair. She has served as a former legal counsel of the NMI Settlement Fund. She also served as chair of the Northern Marianas College board of regents from 2002 to 2006. She also served as executive director of the Tinian Youth Center and chief of staff of the Tinian mayor's office.[7]
U.S. House of Representatives
2024 election
On January 18, 2024, incumbent Delegate Gregorio Sablan announced that he would not seek re-election in 2024.[8] King-Hinds defeated Democratic candidate Ed Propst and three independent candidates with a plurality of 40.3% of the vote.[9]
Tenure
King-Hinds was sworn into office at the start of the 119th United States Congress on January 3, 2025. King-Hinds serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, and Small Business committees. [10]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kimberlyn Kay King-Hinds | 4,931 | 40.34% | |
| Democratic | Edwin Kenneth Propst | 4,067 | 33.27% | |
| Independent | John Oliver Delos Reyes Gonzales | 2,282 | 18.67% | |
| Independent | James Michael Rayphand | 665 | 5.44% | |
| Independent | Liana Sablan Hofschneider | 280 | 2.29% | |
| Total votes | 12,225 | 100.0% | ||
References
- ^ a b Feliciano, Candy (May 10, 2024). "The other side of Kimberlyn Hinds". Marianas Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
- ^ McCumber, Kevin A. (Acting Clerk) (October 18, 2024). Nominees for the Offices of US Senator and US Representative in the 119th Congress from Official Sources for the Election of November 5, 2024 (PDF). United States House of Representatives. p. 32. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Connolly, Joey (February 9, 2023). "February is Black History Month". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ Erediano, Emmanuel T. (November 6, 2024). "Senate president and longest-serving senator lose seats". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Gelardi, Chris; Perez, Sophia (June 12, 2019). "'This Isn't Your Island': Why Northern Mariana Islanders Are Facing Down the US Military". The Nation. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ Erediano, Emmanuel T. (May 19, 2021). "King-Hinds may run for US Congress". Marianas Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ De La Torre, Ferdie (October 31, 2024). "King-Hinds: CNMI deserves a strong, fearless advocate". Saipan Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Manglona, Thomas (January 18, 2024). "NMI Del. Sablan will not seek re-election after 16 years in office". KUAM-TV. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Election Results". www.votecnmi.gov.mp. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "King-Hinds appointed to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee" (Press release). Office of Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds. December 18, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
- ^ "2024 Election Results". Commonwealth Election Commission. Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
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