2026 United States auditor elections

For related races, see 2026 United States elections.

2026 United States auditor elections
November 3, 2026
24 auditors
 
Party Republican Democratic
Current seats 12 12
     Democratic incumbent      Term-limited or retiring Democrat
     Republican incumbent      Term-limited or retiring Republican
     Vacant
     No election

The 2026 United States auditor elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state auditor of twenty-five U.S. states. The previous elections for this group of states took place in 2022, except in Vermont, whose auditor serves two-year terms and was elected in 2024.

There are two states that were won by Donald Trump in 2024 with Democratic auditors, Iowa at R+13.2 and South Carolina at R+17.8,[1] while Republicans do not serve as auditors in any states won by Kamala Harris. Additionally, the seat of the Chief Financial Officer of Florida is vacant following the resignation of Jimmy Patronis.[2]

These elections will take place concurrently with various other federal, state, and local elections.

Race summary

States

State Auditor Party First elected Last race Status Candidates
Alabama Andrew Sorrell Republican 2022 85% R Incumbent retiring to
run for secretary of state[3]
  • ▌Derek Chen (Republican)[4]
  • ▌Robert McCollum (Republican)[5]
  • ▌Josh Pendergrass (Republican)[6]
Arkansas Dennis Milligan Republican 2022 66.8% R Eligible
  • TBD
California Malia Cohen Democratic 2022 55.4% D Eligible
  • TBD
Connecticut Sean Scanlon Democratic 2022 55.1% D Eligible
  • TBD
Delaware Lydia York Democratic 2022 54.2% D Eligible
  • TBD
Florida Vacant[a] None N/A 59.5% R N/A
Idaho Brandon Woolf Republican 2012 (appointed) 69.5% R Eligible
  • TBD
Illinois Susana Mendoza Democratic 2016 (special) 57.1% D Eligible
  • TBD
Indiana Elise Nieshalla Republican 2023 (appointed) 60.1% R Incumbent running
Iowa Rob Sand Democratic 2018 50.1% D Incumbent retiring to
run for governor.[9]
Maryland Brooke Lierman Democratic 2022 61.6% D Eligible
  • TBD
Massachusetts Diana DiZoglio Democratic 2022 54.9% D Eligible
  • TBD
Minnesota Julie Blaha DFL 2018 47.5% DFL Eligible
  • TBD
Missouri Scott Fitzpatrick Republican 2022 59.4% R Eligible
  • TBD
Nebraska Mike Foley Republican 2022 68.5% R Eligible
  • TBD
Nevada Andy Matthews Republican 2022 50.1% R Eligible
  • TBD
New Mexico Joseph Maestas Democratic 2022 61.9% D Eligible
  • TBD
New York Thomas DiNapoli Democratic 2007 (appointed) 57.3% D Incumbent running
Ohio Keith Faber Republican 2018 58.8% R Term-limited
Oklahoma Cindy Byrd Republican 2018 100% R[b] Term-limited
  • TBD
South Carolina Brian J. Gaines Democratic 2023 (appointed) 98.2% R[c] Incumbent retiring[14]
  • TBD
South Dakota Rich Sattgast Republican 2018 62.7% R Term-limited
  • ▌David Barranco (Republican)[15]
Texas Glenn Hegar[d] Republican 2014 56.4% R Resigning
Vermont Doug Hoffer Democratic 2012 60.6% D/P Incumbent retiring[18]
  • TBD
Wyoming Kristi Racines Republican 2018 100% R[e] Eligible
  • TBD

Alabama

Main article: 2026 Alabama State Auditor election

One-term incumbent Republican Andrew Sorrell is eligible to seek re-election but has chosen instead to run for Secretary of State.[3] Attorney Derek Chen, former Alabama Public Service Commission candidate Robert McCollum, and former Kay Ivey communications director Josh Pendergrass are running as Republicans.[4][5][6]

Arkansas

One-term incumbent Republican Dennis Milligan is eligible to seek re-election.

California

One-term incumbent Democrat Malia Cohen is eligible to seek re-election. She has previously expressed an interest in running for state treasurer.[19]

Connecticut

One-term incumbent Democrat Sean Scanlon is eligible to seek re-election.

Delaware

One-term incumbent Democrat Lydia York is eligible to seek re-election.

Florida

Main article: 2026 Florida Chief Financial Officer election

Two-term incumbent Republican Jimmy Patronis resigned on March 31, 2025, after being elected U.S. representative. The office has since been vacant, pending an interim appointment by Governor Ron DeSantis. Republican State Senator Joe Gruters has announced his campaign for the seat.[7] Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia is considered a potential appointee.[20]

Idaho

Four-term incumbent Republican Brandon Woolf is eligible to seek re-election.

Illinois

Three-term incumbent Democrat Susana Mendoza is eligible to seek re-election. She is also seen as a potential candidate for U.S. Senate should incumbent Dick Durbin retire.[21]

Indiana

One-term appointed incumbent Republican Elise Nieshalla is running for re-election.[8]

Iowa

Main article: 2026 Iowa State Auditor election

Two-term incumbent Democrat Rob Sand is retiring to run for Governor.[9] On April 28, 2025, Iowa Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer and Iowa County supervisor Abigail Maas, both Republicans, have filed paperwork to run for State Auditor.[22][11]

Maryland

One-term incumbent Democrat Brooke Lierman is eligible to seek re-election.

Massachusetts

One-term incumbent Democrat Diana DiZoglio is eligible to seek re-election.

Minnesota

Two-term incumbent Democrat Julie Blaha is eligible to seek re-election.

Missouri

One-term incumbent Republican Scott Fitzpatrick is eligible to seek re-election.

Nebraska

One-term incumbent Republican Mike Foley is eligible to seek re-election. He told the Nebraska Examiner in June 2025 that he would not announce a decision on whether he would seek re-election until late 2025 or early 2026.[23]

Nevada

One-term incumbent Republican Andy Matthews is eligible to seek re-election.

New Mexico

One-term incumbent Democrat Joseph Maestas is eligible to seek re-election.

New York

Four-term incumbent Democrat Thomas DiNapoli is running for re-election.[12]

Ohio

Main article: 2026 Ohio State Auditor election

Two-term incumbent Republican Keith Faber is term-limited. Secretary of State Frank LaRose is running for the Republican nomination.[13]

Oklahoma

Two-term incumbent Republican Cindy Byrd is term-limited.

South Carolina

One-term appointed incumbent Democrat Brian J. Gaines has chosen not to run for a full term.[14]

South Dakota

Two-term incumbent Republican Rich Sattgast is term-limited. Republican Sioux Falls city councilmember David Barranco is running for the Republican nomination with Sattgast's support.[24]

Texas

Three-term incumbent Republican Glenn Hegar is expected to resign before the end of his term after being appointed Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.[16] Railroad commissioner Christi Craddick and former state senator Don Huffines have announced their candidacies in the Republican primary.[17]

Vermont

Seven-term incumbent Democrat/Progressive Doug Hoffer is retiring.[18]

Wyoming

Two-term incumbent Republican Kristi Racines is eligible to seek re-election.

Notes

  1. ^ Chief of Staff Susan Miller, a Republican, is currently serving as head of the Department of Financial Services but has yet to be named CFO by Governor DeSantis.
  2. ^ Byrd ran unopposed in 2022
  3. ^ Eckstrom, Gaines's predecessor, was re-elected against write-in opposition in 2022
  4. ^ Hegar is expected to resign after being appointed Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.[16]
  5. ^ Racines ran unopposed in 2022

References

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  4. ^ a b Jim Zeigler (April 9, 2025). "Republican activist, attorney Derek Chen announces run for open seat of state auditor". 1819 News. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Jim Zeigler (March 3, 2025). "Robert McCollum announces for open state auditor seat". 1819 News. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
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  14. ^ 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. Retrieved April 15, 2025. Asked if he would run for the job in 2026, Gaines gave reporters a one-word answer: "No."
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  18. ^ a b Thurston, Jack (March 29, 2024). "Vermont state auditor reveals plans for his political future". WPTZ. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  19. ^ Jones, Blake; Gardiner, Dustin (December 20, 2024). "Why Dems are grumbling about Malia Cohen". Retrieved April 16, 2025. [Cohen] previously told allies she was considering a run for state treasurer in 2026.
  20. ^ Ogles, Jacob (November 25, 2024). "Jimmy Patronis officially resigns as Chief Financial Officer". Florida Politics. Retrieved April 16, 2025. But rumors have always swirled... that DeSantis could appoint... state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia... to the Cabinet post.
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