2026 Minnesota State Auditor election

For related races, see 2026 United States state auditor elections.

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]

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, incumbent mayor of Tonka Bay ^{[3] [4]}

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]

Endorsements

Nate George

Local officials

• Alan Duff, Isanti County Commissioner ^[10]

Third-party candidates

Declared

• Jay Reeves (Independence-Alliance Party), Army veteran ^[11]

References

1. 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.
2. "Former Duluth Councilor launches campaign for State Auditor". WDIO . November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
3. 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.
4. Faircloth, Ryan (2025-09-04). "State Auditor Julie Blaha won't seek re-election in 2026". Minnesota Star Tribune . Retrieved 2025-09-04.
5. "Julie Blaha, Minnesota state auditor, won't seek re-election in 2026 - CBS Minnesota". CBS News . 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
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 (2025-10-23). "Republican Rep. Engen announces bid for Minnesota Auditor". KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
9. Murray, Hope (2025-09-10). "Braham Mayor seeks Republican endorsement for state auditor". moraminn.com. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
10. "Nate George for MN State Auditor". Facebook. 5 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 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.
11. 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

• 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