Julie Vossen-Henslin

Julie Vossen-Henslin is the Democratic candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 16B, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Republican Dave Baker.[1][2] A small-business owner who earlier worked in healthcare administration and social services, she says her campaign focuses on local farmers, healthcare stability and economic growth.[2][3]

Julie Vossen-Henslin graduated from MACCRAY High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, Morris, in 1981.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, her campaign said she was raised in a large family on a farm in Raymond and spent her early career in healthcare administration and social services in Willmar, working as a long-term care administrator and social worker.[3] The survey says she and her husband, Steve, launched and operate two local manufacturing businesses, Ductcap Products and KZ Sales.[3] The survey says she announced her candidacy on April 20, 2026, under the slogan "Real People, Real Change."[3] Among her listed priorities are agricultural fairness, small-business deregulation, healthcare stability, immigration reform, senior care, K-12 education funding, and tax relief and fair taxes on those making over a million dollars.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.