Brad Hennen Seeks Minnesota House Seat

The agriculture veteran is running to represent District 15A in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Agriculture

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Brad Hennen has launched a campaign for the Minnesota House seat representing District 15A. He emphasizes a focus on reducing the cost of living for residents across the state.

Why it matters

Hennen identifies the cost of living as his top legislative priority if elected to serve in St. Paul. His background reflects a focus on the agricultural sector which remains a pillar of the local economy.

Hennen brings 25 years of experience raising pigs near Ghent and 15 years working in the agriculture sales industry. He is also a parent to nine children and a grandparent to 16.

The players

Brad Hennen

He is a candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 15A with a background in pig farming and agriculture sales.

The details

Brad Hennen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University. He aims to bring his professional experience in farming and sales to the state legislature.

Timeline

  1. May 2026: The month in which Hennen's youngest child graduated from Minneota.

  2. November 3, 2026: The date associated with the electoral contest for the House seat.

Market Landscape

The race for the Minnesota House of Representatives determines the legislative majority responsible for setting the state budget. Hennen is attempting to join this legislative body to influence state policy.

Constituents in District 15A will see changes to local representation depending on the outcome of the election. Voters can expect a focus on cost-of-living initiatives as the primary platform for this campaign.

The takeaway

Legislative candidates with extensive industry experience often emphasize economic pragmatism in their policy platforms. Voters should monitor upcoming debates to see how Hennen plans to convert his agricultural background into specific state-level policies.

Further reading

Learn more about the industry context at Minnesota Agriculture.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Marshallindependent.

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