Scott Jensen wins GOP primary for State Auditor
Scott Jensen defeated GOP-endorsed Nate George to win the Republican primary for Minnesota state auditor, setting up a November matchup with Democrat Zack Filipovich.[1]
The state auditor oversees the financial integrity and accountability of local governments and monitors about $60 billion in local spending statewide.
Nate George had secured the state GOP endorsement but lost to Jensen in the primary.[1] The auditor's 2022 race was decided by about 8,400 votes, underscoring how competitive contests for the office can be.
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- Scott Jensen defeated GOP-endorsed Nate George to win the Republican primary for Minnesota State Auditor in 2026.
- The office oversees the financial integrity and accountability of local governments, monitoring about $60 billion in local spending statewide.
- Jensen will face Democrat Zack Filipovich in November to succeed Auditor Julie Blaha, who is not running for re-election; the auditor’s race was decided by only about 8,400 votes in 2022.
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August 12, 2026