Kris Babler
Independent · MN
Former U.S. Army captain, local business owner and youth coach running as an independent. He says a deciding swing vote would force both parties to govern and that he answers to voters rather than party leaders.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Was named Coach of the Month for March 2021 by Soldiers to Sidelines. The group cited his coaching career and his service as a retired Army captain.
March 26, 2021
Source: soldierstosidelines.org
Was introduced on 2018-04-17 as Eagle Ridge Academy's first full-time activities director for kindergarten through 12th grade, starting in the 2018-19 school year.
April 17, 2018
Source: swnewsmedia.com
Resigned as Minnesota West's men's basketball coach on 2017-09-13 after one season with an 8-18 record. He had also worked to start a new men's soccer program at the college and said he was spread too thin across coaching, teaching and other duties.
September 13, 2017
Source: dglobe.com
Was hired on 2016-05-05 as head men's basketball coach at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. In his 2014-15 season as head coach at Rainy River Community College, the team won 17 games, 14 more than the year before.
May 5, 2016
Source: hoopdirt.com
Past race Kris Babler ran in:
- State Senator · November 3, 2026 · State Senate District 49; Minnesota