Bobbie Harder

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]

Bobbie Harder
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17B district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	redistricted
Personal details
Born	Le Sueur, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Neal
Children	1
Residence	Henderson, Minnesota
Education	South Dakota State University (BS)
Occupation	Farmer Legislator
Website	Government website Campaign website

Early life, education and career

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

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

2022 Minnesota State House - District 17B^[3]

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

Harder lives in Henderson, Minnesota, with her husband, Neal, and has one child.^[2]