# Bobbie Harder *Minnesota state legislator (Republican), member of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023* Bobbie Harder has represented District 17B in the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] since 2023.[^1] She is a member of the [[Republican Party of Minnesota]], and her district covers portions of Carver, McLeod and Sibley Counties.[^1] Before entering the legislature, Harder was a Sibley County commissioner from 2015 to 2023.[^1] She won her House seat in the 2022 election. It was an open seat drawn in that year's legislative redistricting.[^1] ## Early life, education and career Harder is a native of Le Sueur, Minnesota. She holds a bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University.[^1] She was a county commissioner in Sibley County for eight years, from 2015 until 2023.[^1] ## Minnesota House of Representatives Harder won election to the House in 2022. She ran for a seat with no incumbent following the 2022 redistricting of legislative districts.[^1] As of the cited revision of her Wikipedia entry, retrieved on 26 October 2026, she sits on three committees: Agriculture Finance and Policy, Public Safety Finance and Policy, and Taxes.[^1] ## Personal life Harder and her husband, Neal, have one child. They make their home in Henderson Township, Minnesota.[^1] ## In the Minnesota record ### Who - Bobbie Harder is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 17B.[^1] ### What - She was a Sibley County commissioner from 2015 to 2023, before her House service.[^1] ### When - She was elected in 2022 and has served in the House since 2023.[^1] ### Where - She was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota, and lives in Henderson Township.[^1] - District 17B takes in parts of Carver, McLeod and Sibley Counties.[^1] ### How - She sought an open seat created through the 2022 legislative redistricting.[^1] ## See also - [[Republican Party (United States)]] - [[Minnesota]] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *Bobbie Harder* (revision 1365516413, retrieved 2026-10-26) — party, district and counties, House service since 2023, 2022 election and redistricting, Sibley County commissioner service 2015–2023, birthplace, education, committee assignments, residence and family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobbie_Harder