Ben Bugbee for Minnesota House District 13A

Republican Candidate for Minnesota State Representative, District 13A

Ben Bugbee is running for Minnesota House District 13A to bring common sense back to St. Paul. As a fourth-generation Minnesotan, small business owner, and St. John's University student, Ben understands the challenges facing rural central Minnesota families, farmers, and small businesses.

District 13A includes Paynesville, Cold Spring, Richmond, Roscoe, Lake Henry, Farming, Eden Valley, Watkins, and surrounding communities in Stearns County, Minnesota. Ben Bugbee has deep roots in this district—his family has operated Bug-Bee Hive Resort on Lake Koronis since 1920.

"The time is now—not because of power and politics, but because our legislature needs another fighter for the cause of common sense and community."

Ben is the Partner and Head of Guest Services at Bug-Bee Hive Resort, a 35-cottage family hospitality business on Lake Koronis in Paynesville. He also owns Water Ready Rentals, a watercraft rental company serving Lake Koronis and central Minnesota, and Ben Bugbee Properties LLC, a 75-site RV campground development.

Ben serves on the Board of Trustees at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, and previously served as President of the Saint John's University Senate. He is Chairman of the Minnesota Association of Private College Students and President of the SJU+CSB College Republicans.

Key Issues: Affordability for Stearns County families, Education and vocational training, Economic growth for rural Minnesota, Supporting agriculture and farmers, Housing development, Healthcare access in rural communities, Infrastructure and broadband, Supporting veterans and first responders.

2026 Election Dates for Minnesota House District 13A:
Precinct Caucus: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Republican Primary Election: August 11, 2026
General Election: November 3, 2026

Contact Ben Bugbee: (320) 407-3724 or wmbenbugbee@gmail.com
Campaign Address: 29659 Queen Bee Lane, Paynesville, MN 56362

Paid for by the candidate on his own behalf.