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-Farmer-Labor 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, former Duluth City Councilor ^{[2] [3]}

Declined

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

Endorsements

Ben Schierer

State Legislators

• Roger Moe, former state senator from District 2 (1973-2003) ^[5]
• Rob Kupec, state senator from District 4 (2023-present) ^[6]
• Aric Putnam, state senator from District 14 (2021-present) ^[7]

Individuals

• Chantal Oechsle, chair of the Minnesota Congressional District 6 DFL (2025-present) ^[8]

U.S. Representatives

• Collin Peterson, former U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 7th Congressional District (1991-2021) ^[9]

Statewide Elected Officials

• Keith Ellison, Attorney General of Minnesota (2019-present) ^[10]

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.
5. Schierer, Ben. "Ben Schierer for Minnesota". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
6. Schierer, Ben. "Ben Schierer for Minnesota". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
7. Schierer, Ben. "Ben Schierer for Minnesota". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
8. Schierer, Ben. "Ben Schierer for Minnesota". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
9. Schierer, Ben. "Ben Schierer for Minnesota". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
10. Schierer, Ben. "Ben Schierer for Minnesota". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

External links

Official campaign websites

• Ben Schierer (D) for State Auditor
• Dan Wolgamott (D) for State Auditor