Bobbie Harder
Bobbie Harder | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Le Sueur, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Neal |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Henderson, Minnesota |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) |
| Occupation | |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Bobbie V. Harder is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Harder represents District 17B in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Carver and Watertown and parts of Carver, McLeod, and Sibley Counties.[1][2]
Early life, education and career[edit]
Harder was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota, and attended South Dakota State University, earning a bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, and criminal justice. She served as a county commissioner for Sibley County from 2015 to 2023.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives[edit]
Harder was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran in an open seat after 2022 legislative redistricting.[1]
Harder serves on the Agriculture Finance and Policy, State and Local Government Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bobbie V. Harder | 15,952 | 96.74 | |
| Write-in | 538 | 3.26 | ||
| Total votes | 16,490 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life[edit]
Harder lives in Henderson, Minnesota, with her husband, Neal, and has one child.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Harder, Bobbie V. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ a b "Rep. Bobbie Harder (17B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 17B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.