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Get to know your candidates for office:
MN House 17B

If you live in eastern McLeod County (Lester Prairie, Winsted, or the Helen/Winstead/Bergen Townships), then you are in MN House 17b. This is your house candidate.

Next Election: 2026

2026 Primary information

Important Dates:

  • Statewide Caucus: February 3, 2026
  • Statewide Primary: August 11, 2026
  • Election November 3, 2026

Candidate - Ben Wieman

https://benformnhouse.com/

Hi, I’m Ben Wieman.  I come from 5 generations of farmers, and was raised on a dairy farm west of Arlington.  My brother still farms on property that has been in my family since 1886.  The economic conditions that are negatively affecting our farmers and rural communities will be a legislative priority for me.  Small farms are struggling with rising operational costs, unfair competition from agriculture corporations, and falling crop/livestock prices.  Rural communities deserve better, and I am committed to working for economic policies that will make a brighter future.  I will be your voice for Minnesota’s Legislative House District 17B, and will put the “F” back in the DFL!

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