Representative Bobbie Harder - Contact Information

Bobbie V. Harder is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. She is 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.

Early Life, Education, and Career: Harder was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota. She attended South Dakota State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, and criminal justice. Before her political career, she served as a county commissioner for Sibley County from 2015 to 2023.

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. In the house, Harder serves on the Agriculture Finance and Policy, State and Local Government Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.

Electoral History: In the 2022 Minnesota State House - District 17B election, Harder secured a significant victory, receiving 96.74% of the total votes.

Personal Life: Harder lives in Henderson, Minnesota, with her husband, Neal, and they have one child. In addition to her political career, she is also a farmer.