EDUCATION MINNESOTA ENDORSED

Support Our Rural Schools

Vote for Ben Wieman. Backed by Minnesota educators to deliver for our classrooms.

What This Vote Means for Schools

Key priorities for rural students, educators, and local taxpayers:

🏫FUNDING EQUITY

Fair State Funding

End the 'rural penalty' in state school formula aid.
  • Update formulas for rural busing miles and class sizes
  • Fully fund special education cross-subsidies
🍎TEACHERS

Keep Great Teachers

Competitive pay so rural schools can attract and keep talented educators.
  • Student loan forgiveness and housing support for rural educators
  • Fund counselors, reading specialists, and support staff
🛠️CAREER SKILLS

Vocational & FFA

Hands-on training for high-demand careers right at home.
  • Expand high school welding, trades, and agricultural programs
  • Fund Farm-to-School meals from local family farms

3 Ways to Cast Your Ballot

No excuse required. Choose the option that fits your schedule:

🏛️IN PERSON NOW

Vote Early in Person

Vote at your county election auditor's office before Election Day. No lines, no appointment needed.

Direct ballot scanning open now at your county office.
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📬BY MAIL

Vote by Mail

Request an absentee ballot online. It will be mailed to your door with prepaid return postage.

Delivered to your mailbox with prepaid return postage.
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🗳️NOV 3

Vote on Election Day

Vote at your local precinct on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Polls open 7 AM – 8 PM. Same-day registration available.
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District 17B County Offices

Drop off your ballot or vote early in person at your county auditor:

CountyOfficeAddressContact & HoursDirections
Sibley County17B Core
Sibley County AuditorSibley County Courthouse400 Court AvenueGaylord, MN 55334📞 (507) 237-4070🕒 Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMMap →
McLeod County
McLeod County ElectionsServing Glencoe & surrounding area520 Chandler Avenue NGlencoe, MN 55336📞 (320) 864-1203🕒 Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMMap →
Carver County
Carver County ElectionsServing NYA, Hamburg, New Germany600 E 4th StreetChaska, MN 55318📞 (952) 361-1903🕒 Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMMap →

Voter Rights in Minnesota

Key legal rights for every voter in District 17B:

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Paid Time Off to Vote

Guaranteed right to take paid time off work to vote early or on Election Day.

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Same-Day Registration

Register at your polling place with a valid ID, utility bill, or neighbor voucher.

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Curbside Voting

Vote directly from your vehicle if you have difficulty entering the polling place.

MAKE A PLAN

Stand Up for Rural Classrooms

Support public education, teachers, and students across District 17B. Cast your ballot today.

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