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 Minnesota State Auditor. Incumbent auditor Julie Blaha announced in September 2025 that she is not seeking re-election. ^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Ben Schierer, former mayor of Fergus Falls ^[2]
• Dan Wolgamott, state representative from District 14B (2019-present) ^[1]

Publicly expressed interest

• Adam Jennings, incumbent mayor of Tonka Bay ^{[2] [3]}

Potential

• Zack Filipovich, Duluth City Councilor ^{[2] [3]}

Declined

• Julie Blaha, incumbent state auditor (2019-present) ^[4]

Republican primary

Candidates

Publicly expressed interest

• Elliott Engen, state representative from District 36A (2023-present) ^[2]

Potential

• Ryan Wilson, nominee for state auditor in 2022 ^[2]

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 5. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
2. 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.
3. Faircloth, Ryan (2025-09-04). "State Auditor Julie Blaha won't seek re-election in 2026". The Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
4. "Julie Blaha, Minnesota state auditor, won't seek re-election in 2026 - CBS Minnesota". CBS News. 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2025-09-04.