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Wright County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 17

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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 Wright 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

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

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)

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.

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Glenn H Gruenhagen

Glenn H Gruenhagen

Republican · Incumbent

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)

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.

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Candidate roster from official Wright County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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