ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota state auditor since 2019, Julie Blaha, has decided against running for a third term. Blaha said her goal to improve and expand audit services had been accomplished. Now, she said, the office and her staff are in a strong position for a new leader. Blaha, age 55, a Democrat, is a former middle school math teacher. She also held leadership positions in education. She was secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. As state auditor, she oversees $60 billion in local government spending. She also expanded the office’s scope to include proper use of federal funds, such as CoVid relief after the pandemic.
Blaha. Term expires in 2027.