PUT THE 'F' BACK IN DFL

Stand with Family Farmers

Vote for 5th-generation dairy farmer Ben Wieman. Independent representation for rural agriculture in St. Paul.

What This Vote Means for Agriculture

Key priorities to keep family farming profitable, viable, and independent:

🌾SUCCESSION

Family Farm Legacy

Keep farmland and farmsteads in the family for the next generation.
  • Beginning Farmer tax credits for land, machinery, and stock
  • Stop predatory corporate buyouts of prime farmland
🚜FAIR MARKETS

Right to Repair & Roads

Fair competition and reliable infrastructure for harvest season.
  • Pass Right to Repair to fix farm equipment without lockouts
  • Upgrade heavy-haul rural roads and posted bridges for harvest
🌱STEWARDSHIP

Protecting Farmland

Protect prime soils and keep conservation incentive-based.
  • Protect prime farmland from data center sprawl
  • Expand voluntary, farmer-led soil and water health programs

3 Ways to Cast Your Ballot

No excuse required. Vote around harvest and field conditions:

🏛️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

Put a Working Farmer in the State House

Stand with family farms and independent rural communities across District 17B. Cast your ballot today.

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