Julie Blaha

Julie Blaha is an American politician and retired educator serving as the 19th state auditor of Minnesota since 2019. She is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party. Before her election as auditor, Blaha served as secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota AFL–CIO, a federation of local trade unions.

Julie Blaha
Blaha in 2019
19th Auditor of Minnesota
Assumed office
January 7, 2019
GovernorTim Walz
Preceded byRebecca Otto
Personal details
Born (1970-05-02) May 2, 1970
Burns Township, Minnesota
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
EducationSt. Cloud State University (BS)
Saint Mary's University, Minnesota (MEd)
WebsiteCampaign website

Biography

Born in Burns Township, Minnesota (now the city of Nowthen),[1] Blaha earned a Bachelor of Science from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Education (MEd) from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. She worked as a middle school math teacher and secretary-treasurer of the Minnesota AFL–CIO.[1] In the 2018 elections, Blaha ran for Minnesota state auditor and defeated Republican Pam Myhra in the general election.[2] She was sworn into office on January 7, 2019.[3]

Blaha was reelected in 2022,[4][5] defeating Republican nominee Ryan Wilson.[6]

Blaha and her husband, Roger, live in Ramsey, Minnesota.[1]

Investigations

Blaha's involvement in a State Patrol crash investigation resurfaced six months after an incident in August of 2021. A local media outlet alleged Blaha's passenger in the crash, then Senate Majority Leader Melissa Franzen, was given special treatment related to an open container of alcohol found after the crash. The Minnesota State Patrol responded by stating the incident was thoroughly and objectively investigated.[7]

References
  1. "Julie Blaha will run for Minnesota auditor | Government". hometownsource.com. January 30, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. "Julie Blaha Declared Winner In State Auditor Race". CBS Minnesota. November 7, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  3. Ferguson, Dana (January 7, 2019). "'One Minnesota is who we are:' Tim Walz sworn in as Minnesota governor". Brainerd Dispatch. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019.
  4. "Minnesota State Auditor Julie Blaha announces bid for re-election". Star Tribune. November 16, 2021.
  5. "MN Republicans endorse Ryan Wilson for state auditor". Twin Cities. May 13, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  6. "Auditor Julie Blaha wins second term in close race". November 9, 2022.
  7. "Minnesota Republicans question investigation into car crash involving two DFL leaders". Star Tribune.

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