2026 Minnesota State Auditor election

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2026 Minnesota State Auditor election
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Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Incumbent State Auditor

Julie Blaha
Democratic (DFL)



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]

Contents

Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Declined

Endorsements

Ben Schierer
U.S. representatives
Statewide officials

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Third-party candidates

Declared

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. ↑ "Former Duluth Councilor launches campaign for State Auditor". WDIO . November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ Faircloth, Ryan (September 4, 2025). "State Auditor Julie Blaha won't seek re-election in 2026". Minnesota Star Tribune . Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Julie Blaha, Minnesota state auditor, won't seek re-election in 2026 - CBS Minnesota". CBS News . September 4, 2025. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ Sidian, Derek (September 5, 2025). "Former Fergus Falls Mayor Campaigning for State Auditor". Fergus Now. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Skluzacek, Josh (October 23, 2025). "Republican Rep. Engen announces bid for Minnesota Auditor". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  9. ↑ Murray, Hope (September 10, 2025). "Braham Mayor seeks Republican endorsement for state auditor". moraminn.com. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ Cox, Peter (November 17, 2025). "Third-party governor candidate Newcome enters Minnesota race with big personal money infusion". MPR News . Retrieved November 22, 2025.

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