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Glenn Gruenhagen

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Insurance Agent

Glenn Gruenhagen is a Republican candidate for Minnesota State Senate District 17 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Glenn Gruenhagen grew up in Glencoe, Minnesota. Gruenhagen graduated from Glencoe High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Gruenhagen attended North Hennepin Junior College and then earned a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Minnesota. He also earned degrees as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) from the American College. Gruenhagen's career experience includes working as an insurance agent and owning his own insurance agency. Gruenhagen served on the Glencoe Silver Lake school board.[1]

Bachelor's:
University of Minnesota
High school:
Glencoe High School

Campaign themes

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Gruenhagen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]

Right to Life

Excerpt: "The most basic and fundamental right which comes from God is the right to life. I am pro life from conception to natural death. When a nation aborts 50 million of its own children it is not only morally reprehensible, but also leads to severe economic consequences."

Jobs & Taxes

Excerpt: "High taxes and government regulations make it difficult for MN businesses to prosper, create jobs and compete globally."

Healthcare Reform

Excerpt: "I oppose Obama-care, which increases premiums and will lead to rationed healthcare. It must be repealed and replaced with true healthcare reform."

Environment

Excerpt: "We need to protect the environment, however I would oppose any form of a Cap and Trade scheme, which if implemented will only drive up energy costs for our families and businesses and will do nothing to protect the environment."

Energy

Excerpt: "We must build new nuclear power plants and utilize clean coal technology, along with expanded use of natural gas. Our country has the resources to become energy independent."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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