2026 United States state auditor elections [ a] Democratic incumbent Retiring Democrat Republican incumbent Term-limited Republican No election
The2026 United States state auditor elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect thestate auditor of twenty-three U.S. states. The previous elections for this group of states took place in2022 , except inVermont , whose auditor serves two-year terms and was elected in2024 .
These elections will take place concurrently with various otherfederal, state, and local elections .
Partisan composition [ edit ] Going into these elections, this class of state auditors is made up of 12 Democrats and 11 Republicans. There are two states that were won byDonald Trump in2024 with Democratic auditors, Iowa at R+13.2 and South Carolina at R+17.8,[ 1] Kamala Harris .
One-term incumbent RepublicanAndrew Sorrell is eligible to seek re-election. After initially choosing instead to run forSecretary of State , on January 5, 2025, he announced his decision to withdraw from that race and instead seek re-election to a second term.[ 44] Kay Ivey communications director Josh Pendergrass are also running as Republicans.[ 45] [ 46] [ 47]
One-term incumbent RepublicanDennis Milligan is running for re-election.[ 48]
One-term incumbent DemocratMalia Cohen is running for re-election.[ 5]
One-term incumbent DemocratSean Scanlon is running for re-election.[ 49]
One-term incumbent DemocratLydia York is eligible to seek re-election.
Four-term incumbent RepublicanBrandon Woolf is running for re-election.
Three-term incumbent DemocratSusana Mendoza is retiring. She is also seen as a potential candidate for retiring U.S. Senate incumbentDick Durbin .[ 50] [ 8]
Democratic candidates include state representativeMargaret Croke ,Champaign County auditor George Danos, former state senatorRickey Hendon , state representativeStephanie Kifowit ,Lake County treasurer Holly Kim, and state senatorKarina Villa .[ 9] [ 10] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
One-term appointed incumbent RepublicanElise Nieshalla is running for re-election.[ 15]
Two-term incumbent DemocratRob Sand is retiring to run for Governor.[ 16] Iowa Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Iowa County supervisor Abigail Maas, both Republicans, have filed paperwork to run for State Auditor.[ 17] [ 18]
One-term incumbent DemocratBrooke Lierman is running for re-election.[ 20]
One-term incumbent DemocratDiana DiZoglio is eligible to seek re-election.
Two-term incumbent DemocratJulie Blaha is retiring.[ 21] [ 51]
State representativeDan Wolgamott and formerFergus Falls mayor Ben Schierer are running for the DFL nomination.Duluth city councilor Zack Filiopvich is also seen as a potential candidate. On the Republican side, state representativeElliott Engen and 2022 nominee Ryan Wilson are considering runs.[ 21] [ 52]
One-term incumbent RepublicanScott Fitzpatrick is running for re-election. Greg Upchurch and Quentin Wilson, both Democrats, have filed to run for office, as has Mike Carter, a Republican.[ 53]
One-term incumbent RepublicanMike Foley is running for re-election.
One-term incumbent RepublicanAndy Matthews is seeking re-election.[ 32]
Teacher Michael MacDougall is running as a Democrat.[ 31]
One-term incumbent DemocratJoseph Maestas is seeking re-election.[ 33]
Four-term incumbent DemocratThomas DiNapoli is running for re-election.[ 35] [ 37]
Two-term incumbent RepublicanKeith Faber is term-limited. Secretary of StateFrank LaRose is running for the Republican nomination.[ 54]
Two-term incumbent RepublicanCindy Byrd is term-limited. Republican Deputy State Auditor Melissa Capps is running for the position.[ 39]
One-term appointed incumbent DemocratBrian J. Gaines has chosen not to run for a full term.[ 40]
Two-term incumbent RepublicanRich Sattgast is term-limited. RepublicanSioux Falls city councilmember David Barranco is running for the Republican nomination with Sattgast's support.[ 55]
Seven-term incumbent Democrat/ProgressiveDoug Hoffer is retiring.[ 42]
Two-term incumbent RepublicanKristi Racines is eligible to seek re-election.
^ Seat tallies and popular vote do not include states that do not elect state auditors or territorial state auditors. ^ Byrd ran unopposed in 2022 ^ Eckstrom, Gaines's predecessor, was re-elected against write-in opposition in 2022 ^ Racines ran unopposed in 2022 ^ "2024 Presidential Elections By State Margin of Victory | Fox News Elections" .www.foxnews.com . November 26, 2024.Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. RetrievedNovember 26, 2024 .^a b "Qualified 2026 Republican Candidates" .Alabama Republican Party . January 8, 2026.^ "2026 Candidates" .Alabama Democrats . January 8, 2026.^ "2026 Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan Judicial General Election" .Arkansas Secretary of State . RetrievedNovember 3, 2025 .^a b "Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed" . The San Diego Voice & View. October 13, 2025. 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RetrievedNovember 26, 2025 . ^a b "Dems revolt at slating meeting: Skip Senate race, pick Hynes over Kaegi" . Southwest Regional Publishing. July 21, 2025. RetrievedAugust 14, 2025 .^a b Pfingsten, Patrick (August 5, 2025)."Kim Enters Comptroller Race, Villa and Kifowit Could Follow" . The Illinoize. RetrievedAugust 14, 2025 . ^a b Stevenson, Will (August 11, 2025)."Another Democrat announces candidacy for Illinois Comptroller" . Capitol City Now. RetrievedAugust 14, 2025 . ^a b Bergquist, Garrett (June 26, 2025)."State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla launches bid for full term" .WISH-TV . RetrievedJune 26, 2025 . ^a b Turner, Chris (May 12, 2025)."Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand announces run for Governor of Iowa" .WHO (AM) ^a b Pfannenstiel, Brianne."Iowa Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer files paperwork to run for state auditor in 2026" .The Des Moines Register . RetrievedMay 1, 2025 . ^a b Pfannenstiel, Brianne (June 30, 2025)."Iowa County Supervisor Abigail Maas, a Republican, announces run for state auditor in 2026" .The Des Moines Register . RetrievedJune 30, 2025 . ^ Payne, Marissa (January 26, 2026)."Democrat Taylor Wettach runs for state auditor, ending US House bid" .The Des Moines Register . RetrievedJanuary 26, 2026 . ^a b Wood, Pamela (September 17, 2025)."Lierman launches comptroller reelection bid" .The Baltimore Banner . RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 . ^a b c d e Van Oot, Torey (September 4, 2025)."Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha won't run for re-election in 2026" .Axios . RetrievedSeptember 4, 2025 . ^ Long, Hank (October 23, 2025)."GOP legislator Elliott Engen launches campaign for state auditor" .Alpha News MN . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 . ^ Lovrien, Jimmy (November 13, 2025)."Former Duluth city councilor enters state auditor race" .Duluth News Tribune . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 . ^ Murray, Hope (September 14, 2025)."Braham Mayor seeks Republican endorsement for state auditor" .pinecountynews.com . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 . ^ "Tonka Bay mayor Adam Jennings to run for state auditor" .hometownsource.com . September 29, 2025. RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 .^ Morrell, Lydia (February 9, 2026)."Scott Jensen ends bid for Minnesota governor, announces run for state auditor instead" .KARE 11 . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 . ^ Cox, Peter (November 17, 2025)."Third-party governor candidate Newcome enters Minnesota race with big personal money infusion" .MPR News . RetrievedNovember 22, 2025 . ^ "State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick kicks off re-election campaign in Cassville" .Cassville Democrat . November 18, 2025. RetrievedDecember 9, 2025 .^ Rosenbaum, Jason (December 4, 2025)."Quentin Wilson steps up to challenge Missouri GOP state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick" .KWMU .Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. RetrievedDecember 9, 2025 . ^ Gonzalez, Cindy."Mike Foley wants to add another Nebraska auditor term • Nebraska Examiner" .Nebraska Examiner . RetrievedFebruary 5, 2026 . ^a b Sheehan, Brittany (December 5, 2025)."Nevada Controller Race Takes Shape As Democrat Teacher Launches Bid" .Nevada News and Views . RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 . ^a b Margiott, Kenzie (July 9, 2025)."Nevada Controller Andy Matthews announces 2026 re-election bid" .KRNV-DT . RetrievedAugust 14, 2025 . ^a b Ross, Alex (October 15, 2025)."Maestas vows continued fight for accountability in State Auditor reelection bid" . New Mexico Political Report. RetrievedDecember 9, 2025 . ^ Reisman, Nick (September 3, 2025)."Comptroller Contest" .Politico . RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 . ^a b Floyd, Greg (April 15, 2025)."New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announces reelection bid for 2026" .WRGB . RetrievedApril 24, 2025 . ^ Dutt, Ela (September 22, 2025)."Indian American Raj Goyle steps into NY State Comptroller race" .News India Times . RetrievedSeptember 22, 2025 . ^a b Bragg, Chris (June 18, 2025)."New York Owes $20 Billion in Lost Cash. An Upstart Challenger Says He'll Give It All Back" .New York Focus . RetrievedAugust 14, 2025 . ^a b "Secretary LaRose Releases List of Candidates Filing for Statewide Office" .Ohio Secretary of State . February 4, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 4, 2026 .^a b "Candidates announce for state races" .Tulsa Beacon . November 13, 2025. RetrievedDecember 9, 2025 .^a b Adcox, Seanna (May 12, 2023)."McMaster calls SC Legislature back to work, makes history with pick for chief accountant" The Post and Courier .Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. RetrievedApril 15, 2025 .Asked if he would run for the job in 2026, Gaines gave reporters a one-word answer: "No." ^ "Sioux Falls City Councilor announces campaign for State Auditor" .Dakota News Now . May 23, 2025. RetrievedMay 23, 2025 .^a b Thurston, Jack (March 29, 2024)."Vermont state auditor reveals plans for his political future" .WPTZ . RetrievedApril 16, 2025 . ^ Venturo, Sophia (January 2, 2026)."Former Vermont senate president announces campaign for state auditor" .WPTZ . RetrievedJanuary 2, 2026 . ^ Everett, Grayson (January 5, 2026)."Andrew Sorrell to drop back to State Auditor in 2026 rather than Secretary of State" .Yellowhammer News . RetrievedJanuary 5, 2026 . ^ Jim Zeigler (April 9, 2025)."Republican activist, attorney Derek Chen announces run for open seat of state auditor" .1819 News . RetrievedApril 16, 2025 .^ Jim Zeigler (March 3, 2025)."Robert McCollum announces for open state auditor seat" .1819 News . RetrievedApril 17, 2025 .^ Monger, Craig (June 3, 2025)."Fmr Ivey comms director, 2022 House candidate Josh Pendergrass vying…" .1819 News . RetrievedJune 3, 2025 . ^ "State Auditor Dennis Milligan announces re-election campaign" .NEA Town Courier . RetrievedNovember 25, 2025 .^ "CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon Announces Re-Election Bid" . Hartford Business Journal. RetrievedJanuary 30, 2026 .^ Wall, Craig (March 28, 2025)."Sen. Dick Durbin weeks away from announcing if he'll run for reelection" .WLS-TV . RetrievedApril 16, 2025 . ^ Josh Skluzacek (September 4, 2025)."Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha says she won't seek reelection in 2026; others launch bids" . KSTP. RetrievedSeptember 4, 2025 . ^ WCCO Staff (September 4, 2025)."Julie Blaha, Minnesota state auditor, won't seek re-election in 2026" . WCCO. RetrievedSeptember 4, 2025 . ^ Erickson, Kurt (October 9, 2025)."Kirkwood Democrat prepping run for Missouri auditor" .STLtoday.com . RetrievedOctober 15, 2025 . ^ Smyth, Julie (February 6, 2025)."Ohio elections chief Frank LaRose will run for state auditor in 2026" .Associated Press . RetrievedApril 16, 2025 . ^ George, Angela (May 23, 2025)."Councilman David Barranco announces his run for S.D. state auditor" .Argus Leader . 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