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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julie Kelzer and Glenn H Gruenhagen. Candidate information follows official Mcleod County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Julie Kelzer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Glenn H Gruenhagen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 17; Glenn H Gruenhagen is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Julie Kelzer is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports affordability of health care, childcare, housing, food and energy
- Supports stable school funding and staffing
- Supports transparency in government spending
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Glenn H Gruenhagen has served on the GSL school board and has been active in the Republican Party since 1984, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports electing judges who interpret the constitution and laws as written
- Opposes abortion
- Supports reducing taxes and regulations
Source: candidate campaign site.
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