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Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha to Not Seek Reelection
Julie Blaha ends two terms amid criticism over oversight of $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scandal and tight election contests against Republican challengers.
- On Thursday morning, Julie Blaha revealed that she will not run for reelection in 2026 and plans to remain in office until her current term concludes on January 4, 2027.
- Blaha decided not to run again after serving since 2018 and winning a narrow reelection in 2022 against Republican Ryan Wilson.
- She emphasized that while serving as State Auditor, she broadened the Office of the State Auditor’s oversight, updated auditing practices, and enhanced relationships with local government officials.
- Blaha expressed confidence in the Office of the State Auditor’s current stability and effectiveness and took pride in having successfully rebuilt the office during her tenure.
- The Office is focused on addressing worker shortages and protecting retirees' funds, and Blaha said it is well positioned for a leadership transition after the 2026 election.
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Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha won't run for re-election in 2026
Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha won’t seek re-election in 2026
ST. PAUL — Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha announced on Thursday, Sept. 4, that she won’t seek re-election in 2026. Blaha, the 55-year-old Democrat from Ramsey, was first elected to the position in 2019. Before her role as auditor, she worked as a middle school math teacher in the Anoka-Hennepin school district and served as the secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota AFL-CIO, according to her bio. “My goals were to rebuild an office that was u…
Minnesota State Auditor announces she is not running for re-election
(Office of State Auditor) SAINT PAUL, Minn. — State Auditor Julie Blaha has announced she will not seek re-election. In her announcement news release she said, “I’ve had the honor of serving as Minnesota’s State Auditor. My goals were to rebuild an office that was under attack and protect Minnesotans’ rights to make decisions in their local communities. I am proud to have accomplished those goals. Because the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is…
State Auditor Blaha will not seek another term, DFL legislator running for the office AlphaNews.org
Share This StoryJulie Blaha announced Thursday she will not seek another term as Minnesota state auditor. A DFLer serving her second term in the office, Blaha made the announcement in a video uploaded to social media. “From the start, my plan was to serve a couple of terms, strengthen the [Office of the State Auditor], and leave it in a strong position for the next leader,” said Blaha. “Today, I can confidently say we’ve done that.” According to…
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