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The 2026 Minnesota State Auditor election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the state auditor of Minnesota. 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]- Zack Filipovich, former Duluth City Councilor[2]
- Ben Schierer, former mayor of Fergus Falls[3]
- Dan Wolgamott, state representative from district 14B (2019–present)[1]
- Adam Jennings, mayor of Tonka Bay[3][4]
Potential
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Julie Blaha, incumbent state auditor (2019–present)[5]
Endorsements
[edit]Ben Schierer
U.S. representatives
- Collin Peterson, former MN-07 (1991–2021)[6]
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present)[7]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Elliott Engen, state representative from District 36A (2023–present)[8]
- Nate George, mayor of Braham[9]
- Scott Jensen, former state senator from the 47th district (2017–2021) and nominee for governor in 2022[10]
Potential
[edit]Third-party candidates
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Jay Reeves (Forward-Independence Party), Army veteran[11]
Endorsements
[edit]Jay Reeves
Political parties
References
[edit]- ^ a b Skluzacek, Josh (September 4, 2025). "Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha says she won't seek reelection in 2026; state rep launches bid". KSTP-TV. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Former Duluth Councilor launches campaign for State Auditor". WDIO. November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ a b Van Oot, Torey (September 4, 2025). "Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha won't run for re-election in 2026 - Axios Twin Cities". Axios. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Faircloth, Ryan (September 4, 2025). "State Auditor Julie Blaha won't seek re-election in 2026". Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Julie Blaha, Minnesota state auditor, won't seek re-election in 2026 - CBS Minnesota". CBS News. September 4, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Sidian, Derek (September 5, 2025). "Former Fergus Falls Mayor Campaigning for State Auditor". Fergus Now. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ Long, Hank (October 23, 2025). "GOP legislator Elliott Engen launches campaign for state auditor". Alpha News MN. Retrieved November 22, 2025. Schierer is a longtime Democrat and has already been endorsed by Attorney General Keith Ellison.
- ^ Skluzacek, Josh (October 23, 2025). "Republican Rep. Engen announces bid for Minnesota Auditor". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
- ^ Murray, Hope (September 10, 2025). "Braham Mayor seeks Republican endorsement for state auditor". moraminn.com. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Morrell, Lydia (February 9, 2026). "Scott Jensen ends bid for Minnesota governor, announces run for state auditor instead". KARE 11. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Cox, Peter (November 17, 2025). "Third-party governor candidate Newcome enters Minnesota race with big personal money infusion". MPR News. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
- ^ "Forward Independence Candidates". Forward-Independence Party. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites
- Elliott Engen (R) for State Auditor
- Zack Filipovich (D) for State Auditor
- Nate George (R) for State Auditor
- Adam Jennings (D) for State Auditor
- Jay Reeves (FWD) for State Auditor
- Ben Schierer (D) for State Auditor
- Dan Wolgamott (D) for State Auditor
