SAIPAN — Kimberlyn King-Hinds has announced her intention to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives under the CNMI Republican Party, submitting a letter of intent to party President Patrick M. Cepeda on December 12.
In her letter, King-Hinds outlined her focus on economic recovery and reducing federal dependency, stating the Commonwealth’s economy has “drifted from one built on work and enterprise toward one sustained by federal spending.”
King-Hinds emphasized the need for sustainable economic growth, including jobs that pay living wages, affordable utilities and responsible government spending. She acknowledged progress since taking office but said substantial work remains.
“When I first ran for this office, I pledged to help rebuild an economy that works for the people of our islands,” King-Hinds wrote. “We have made progress, but the work ahead remains substantial.”
The congresswoman cited the recent federal government shutdown as evidence of the CNMI’s vulnerability due to federal aid dependency. She said programs like nutrition assistance should serve “as a bridge, not a ceiling.”
Since taking office, King-Hinds said she has focused on keeping federal partners engaged, securing resources for hospitals, schools and veterans, and restoring confidence in the Commonwealth’s ability to manage its affairs.
King-Hinds invoked Republican principles of personal responsibility and limited government, stating she believes in “a Republican Party that trusts people to build and provide for their families, that understands government exists to protect freedom, not manage every part of life.”
She referenced historical Republican leadership in the CNMI, including the signing of the Covenant, U.S. citizenship for Marianas residents and delivery of Covenant funds for schools and hospitals.
King-Hinds also criticized policies she said have harmed the Commonwealth, including federalization, burdensome regulation, loss of Covenant funds and erosion of the tourism industry, describing them as “one-size-fits-all solutions imposed from far away.”
The congresswoman requested the party’s continued guidance and support for her re-election campaign.
