2026 Minnesota State Auditor election
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The 2026 Minnesota State Auditor election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Minnesota State Auditor. Incumbent auditor Julie Blaha announced in September 2025 that she is not seeking re-election.[1]
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Ben Schierer, former mayor of Fergus Falls[2]
- Dan Wolgamott, state representative from District 14B (2019–present)[1]
- Adam Jennings, incumbent mayor of Tonka Bay[2][3]
Potential
[edit]- Zack Filipovich, former Duluth City Councilor[2][3]
Declined
[edit]- Julie Blaha, incumbent state auditor (2019–present)[4]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Nate George, mayor of Braham[5].
- Elliott Engen, state representative from District 36A (2023–present)[6]
Potential
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Skluzacek, Josh (2025-09-04). "Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha says she won't seek reelection in 2026; state rep launches bid". KSTP-TV. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ a b c d Van Oot, Torey (2025-09-04). "Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha won't run for re-election in 2026 - Axios Twin Cities". Axios. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ a b Faircloth, Ryan (2025-09-04). "State Auditor Julie Blaha won't seek re-election in 2026". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Julie Blaha, Minnesota state auditor, won't seek re-election in 2026 - CBS Minnesota". CBS News. 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ Murray, Hope (2025-09-10). "Braham Mayor seeks Republican endorsement for state auditor". moraminn.com. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
- ^ Skluzacek, Josh (2025-10-23). "Republican Rep. Engen announces bid for Minnesota Auditor". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites
- Adam Jennings (D) for State Auditor
- Ben Schierer (D) for State Auditor
- Dan Wolgamott (D) for State Auditor
