.placeholder {} Instead of including the name of his or her political party, an independent candidate may designate a non-recognized party or political principle, provided that the designation is made in three words or less and does not suggest similarity with an existing recognized party. How to run for office | Published: November 2, 2022 - 8:54 AM. Tracking all the declared candidates. The party claims it also works to uphold the Bill of Rights, repeal drug prohibition, restore civil liberties and environmental balance and ensure equality through the political process. She served as the secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and the president of Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota, a local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers. position: absolute; ", Sources: ", Blaha said she "[p]rotected the retirement benefits of over 440,000 Minnesota public employees as a member of the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). border-top: 1px solid #ddd; She said her office had started building a schools team before the pandemic hit and they had to shift focus to CARES and American Rescue Plan Act dollars. MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with the candidates for Minnesota state auditor, DFLer Julie Blaha and Republican challenger Ryan Wilson. Those character traits and professional skillsets have prepared Ryan Wilson to serve as Minnesotas next State Auditor.". (function() { vertical-align: middle; } Such requests must be filed no later than the seventh day before the general election. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { Davis refers to himself as as independence and accountability advocate. His website states that his top priorities include: drug legalization, alternative energy and resources, population reduction and the right to die. width: 50px; display: inline-block; ", Blaha said she "is committed to bringing Minnesotans together by providing data that can start discussions with agreement and trust" and "protecting local residents freedom to make their own decisions by ensuring the data is fair and complete. margin-bottom:16px; Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Vicki Kaping at vkaping@wdio.com or (218) 727-6864, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. What does that mean? } Hes a medical device industry entrepreneur, attorney specializing in defending constitutional rights and lifelong Minnesotan. Tim Davis is running for Minnesota State Auditor. top: -1px; height: 100%; Minnesotans recognize their hard-earned money is invested in their local communities, but they need to know their tax dollars are not going to waste or being abused. The statements below relate to employee pay and retirement. Davis says he also believes that public audits are the basis of government accountability. According to his website, Wilson is also focused on ensuring accountability in government spending and keeping the government transparent. padding-right: 62px; background-color: #6db24f; font-style: italic; Politics Friday - Meet the candidates for Minnesota state auditor. ", Blaha said she "knows that understanding longstanding racial disparities in housing, education, and employment hurt local communities. tusa-race-stage-summary, tusa-person-summary, tusa-filing-dates { function resizeChevron() { See statutes: 2013 Minnesota Statutes, "Chapter 204B. border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; The typically sleepy state auditor's race is shaping up to be a barnburner. Plus, an update of the weeks political news with MPR News political reporter Dana Ferguson. ", Blaha said she would "provides tools, training, and direct support so local government officials and residents can work together efficiently and effectively" and "is committed to using examinations to not only find fraud, waste, and abuse, but also build effective local governments where neighbors can come together to create solutions for their own communities. display: table; Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. The upshot was that the pension fund management practices of the current auditor were exemplary. Election 2022: Meyer, Elness Elected to Sartell City Council Election 2022: Minnesota State Legislature Results Election 2022: All 8 Minnesota U.S. As an. Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state. display: none; Transparency USA tracks loans separately from total contributions. Subd. Minnesota is a wonderful place with great people, and it was an honor for me to travel the state meeting Minnesotans, hearing their stories and sharing mine," Wilson said in a statement. background-color: #003388; Tim Davis advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota State Auditor. } } Voters across this great state want and deserve a real TAXPAYER WATCHDOG. MPR highlights Ryan Wilson's MN State Fair debate. } [33][35], Candidates must file between the 84th day preceding the primary election and the 70th day preceding the primary. border: 1px solid #999; if (chevron.hasClass('fa-chevron-down')) { There were 2,511,617 estimated voters out of 4,140,218 eligible voters. The Democraticprimary election was canceled. color: white; padding-bottom: 8px; "[4] The board comprises the governor, who serves as chair, the state auditor, the secretary of state, and the attorney general. Blaha was born in Nowthen, Minnesota. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. He founded and was CEO of a Minnesota-based auditing firm in the medical device industry. padding-right: 0.25em; Incumbent Julie Blaha (DFL) is running for re-election. border-left: 1px solid #ddd; } .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { Ryan is the founder and former CEO of a Minnesota-based auditing firm that he grew into a global leader in auditing and conducting clinical trials. background-color: #f0a236; Elections; General Provisions", Minnesota down ballot state executive elections, 2014, Alaska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022, Maine's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022, Michigan's 7th Congressional District election, 2022, New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 Democratic primary), United States House election in Wyoming, 2022 (August 16 Republican primary), District of Columbia (board of education), State executive officials serving in home states, Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Minnesota_Auditor_election,_2022&oldid=9026259, Pages using DynamicPageList parser function, Pages using DynamicPageList dplreplace parser function, Minnesota state executive elections, 2022, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections, **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. This election was a battleground race. text-align: center; FOX 9. We put up a strong campaign, but came up just short of our goal. The evidence is overwhelming, and its also common sense. Wilson said the state should "let the chief investment officer and the manager they work with be unleashed to get the best-possible return. jQuery(item).html("Scroll for more "); .answers-container { Survey responses from candidates in this race. } } This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[16][17][18]. In 2012, Davis ran for U.S. Senate and was endorsed by the Libertarian Party. font-weight: normal !important; The partys website states that it is dedicated to personal freedom, justice, and peace. Blaha was elected state auditor in 2018. VoterInfobyState_Resized = true; var nTimer = setInterval(function() { We know voters are tired of massive scandals of waste, fraud and abuse of tax dollars in Minnesota. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { Public policy, Communications: Alison Graves Carley Allensworth Abigail Campbell Sarah Groat Caitlin Vanden Boom font-size: 12px; max-width: 500px; [13], Ryan Wilson, an attorney and former founder and CEO of a Minnesota-based clinical trial auditing firm, announced his candidacy in February 2022. .quote-icons { position: absolute; chevron.removeClass('fa-chevron-up'); text-align: left !important; If you are aware of a website that should be included, please email us. ", that the candidate has no other affidavit on file as a candidate for any other office at the same primary or next ensuing general election, that the candidate is 21 years old, or will be at the time he or she assumes office, and that the candidate will maintain a residence in the district in which he or she is seeking election for 30 days prior to the general election, that the candidate's name as written on the affidavit for ballot designation is the candidate's true name or the name by which he or she is commonly known in the community. float: left; There are significant risks and there are significant opportunities in how climate is changing and how were transitioning energy., Wilson said, I think we need to let the chief investment officer and the manager they work with be unleashed to get the best-possible return. .percentage_number { Blaha was challenged by Republican candidate Ryan Wilson, Grassroot-Legalize Cannabis Party candidate Will Finn, and Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Tim Davis. The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. }); .electionsectionheading { Cloud State University with a B.A. In considering ESG, public fund managers might require investing only in companies that support certain standards with respect to renewable energy, natural resources, pollution, carbon emissions, and biodiversity; social positions like diversity, equity and inclusion; and diversity in governing bodies. [7] As auditor, Julie Blaha had argued that the state should shift its investing strategies to meet so-called environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) guidelines. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Wilson has criticized Blaha for her support of considering the potential effects of climate change on investment returns, something that other Republicans have started turning into a campaign issue in other states. Ryan is the founder and former CEO of a Minnesota-based auditing firm that he grew into a global leader in auditing and conducting clinical trials. The table below displays the partisan composition of Minnesota's congressional delegation as of November 2022. [34][35], A write-in candidate must file a written request in order to have his or her votes tallied. vertical-align: top; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Lets see if we can provide more support to townships that are struggling to find auditors in the first place.. The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 9. indicateScroll(); } font-weight: normal !important; Overall, Minnesota was Solid Democratic, having voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2012, Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. From the superlative Developers are Crabgrass blog, about the Minnesota auditor's race: MinnPost recently published about the Minnesota State Auditor's election. She served as the secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and the president of Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota, a local affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers. } else { text-align: center !important; } font-weight: bold; $(this).next('div.vis_widget_table').slideToggle('normal'); Those are little governments. .results_row td { , In the context of public policy, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) refers to the use of non-financial factors in the creation of policy and management of public funds. [3] Likewise, the state auditor performs under contract the annual single audit of nearly $26 billion in federal funds spent by state agencies and their subrecipients. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. } If you are aware of other links that should be included, please email us. line-height: 1.5em; } [20][21] On September 20, 2022, the U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger announced federal charges against 47 former Feeding Our Future employees for their involvement in the nation's largest pandemic-related fraud scheme. } display: inline-block; .census-table-header { width: 100%; z-index:1; "So far, the issue has emerged in only one statewide Minnesota race. background-color: grey; My best work is keeping people out of trouble, trying to prevent problems before they happen. border-right: 1px solid #ddd; By Associated Press. He's a medical device industry entrepreneur, attorney specializing in defending constitutional rights and lifelong Minnesotan. margin: 8px auto; The Democraticprimary election was canceled. padding-top: 3px; Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email: secretary.state@state.mn.us. For Minnesota Governor: . color:white; } .census-table-race-disclaimer { chevron.addClass('fa-chevron-up'); .race_header.republican { Commissions Legislative Coordinating Commission (LCC) . [15], Kevin Finander, who appeared on ballots under the name Will Finn, was the nominee for the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party. The 2022 Minnesota State Auditor election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the state auditor of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Hubbard County Auditor-Treasurer Kay Rave explained that the board will have election judges in equal numbers from each of the major political parties. In the 2018 election, Blaha defeated Pam Myhra (R) 49.4%-43.2%. They demand good stewardship of the resources they provide to government. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is tracking the . The affidavit includes office-specific information, as well. } State Auditor candidate Ryan Wilson, left, and Rep. Kristin Robbins, R- Maple Grove, talk after knocking doors in Medina on Thursday. Minnesota 2022 election results Tap or . Ryans professional accomplishments are rooted in his desire to seek and provide data that provides answers to the people who need them most. 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