2026 Minnesota State Auditor election
November 3, 2026
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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
Candidates
Declared
- 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
Declined
- Julie Blaha, incumbent state auditor (2019–present)[5]
Endorsements
Ben Schierer
- U.S. representatives
- Collin Peterson, former U.S. representative from Minnesota's 7th congressional district (1991–2021)[6]
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General (2019–present)[7]
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Elliott Engen, state representative from District 36A (2023–present)[8]
- Nate George, mayor of Braham[9]
Potential
Endorsements
Nate George
- Local officials
- Alan Duff, Isanti County Commissioner[10]
Third-party candidates
Declared
- Jay Reeves (Independence-Alliance Party), Army veteran[11]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nate George for MN State Auditor". Facebook. November 5, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
Thank you Isanti County Board Chair Alan Duff for your support! Alan has done a fantastic job at the County and as a fellow Veteran, I am humbled to have his endorsement.
- ^ Cox, Peter (November 17, 2025). "Third-party governor candidate Newcome enters Minnesota race with big personal money infusion". MPR News. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites