DISTRICT 17B, MN — Delegates at the District 17B DFL Convention enthusiastically endorsed Ben Wieman for the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Wieman, a lifelong farmer from Sibley County, received strong grassroots support from delegates across the district, reflecting growing momentum for a campaign focused on practical solutions for rural communities.
Uniting Behind a Rural Champion
The endorsement highlights Wieman's unique background as an active, 5th-generation farmer who brings authentic, lived experience to the policy debates in St. Paul.
"Ben Wieman embodies the very best of Minnesota's agricultural heritage and community values. He is exactly the leader District 17B needs — someone who works the land, listens to his neighbors, and will fight tirelessly for rural families in the legislature." — District DFL Leadership
Focusing on the General Election
With the party endorsement secured, Wieman's campaign is turning its full attention to engaging voters across District 17B, hosting community listening sessions, visiting local small businesses, and meeting voters on their farmsteads and doorsteps.
