Minnesota House District 17B
BEN WIEMAN
Let’s Put the “F” Back in DFL
Meet Ben
I’m Ben Wieman — a fifth-generation farmer raised on a dairy farm west of Arlington, Minnesota. My brother still works the same land our family has tended since 1886.
I’ve watched rising costs, corporate consolidation, and unfair competition squeeze out the family farms that built this state. Our rural communities deserve a representative who lives these challenges — not just talks about them.
That’s why I’m running for Minnesota House District 17B — to fight for affordable living, fair markets, strong schools, and the families who make our communities thrive.
✓ Officially DFL Endorsed
5th
Generation Farmer
1886
Family Farm Est.
DFL
Officially Endorsed
What I’m Fighting For
Real solutions for the real challenges facing District 17B families
Affordable Living
Fighting for affordable healthcare, fuel prices, and consumer goods. Working families shouldn’t have to choose between groceries and prescriptions.
Farm-First Economics
Breaking up ag-monopolies and restoring bargaining power to farmers. Family farms are Minnesota’s backbone — not corporate agriculture.
Communities First
Prioritizing our communities and land over corporate profits. Rural Minnesota deserves investment, infrastructure, and opportunity.
Education & Teachers
Properly funding our schools and paying teachers what they deserve. Our children’s future depends on strong, well-resourced public education.
Supporting Veterans
Taking care of our Veterans who risked their lives for our freedom. They’ve earned our gratitude — and our concrete action and support.
Fair Taxes & Real Representation
Fair taxation based on ability to pay, and a legislator who votes for constituents — not just for the party.
“When rural communities and farmers win — everyone wins. I’ll be your voice for District 17B, fighting for the families, farms, and future of Minnesota.”
— Ben Wieman, DFL-Endorsed Candidate
Latest Campaign Articles & Updates
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2026 RCV Democracy Champion!
Ben has been awarded FairVote Minnesota’s RCV Democracy Champion Badge for supporting Ranked Choice Voting to empower every voter.
Official Campaign Press Release
Ben Wieman officially earns the DFL endorsement for Minnesota House District 17B following the April 11 district convention.
Official DFL Endorsement!!
Endorsed at the Senate District 17 DFL Convention alongside Julie Kelzer and Mali Anderson. Read Ben’s statement to supporters.
National Ag Day Statement
Standing with local farmers and ag industry workers to put the “F” and “L” back in DFL and protect family farms.
Support the Campaign
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Prefer check? Mail to: Ben Wieman State House Candidate
P.O. Box 303 · Arlington, MN 55307