The 2026 Minnesota Secretary of State election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the Minnesota secretary of state. Incumbent secretary Steve Simon is running for re-election to a fourth term.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Steve Simon, incumbent secretary of state (2015–present)
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tad Jude, former judge from the 10th judicial district (2011–2021), former Democratic state senator from the 48th district (1983–1989), and nominee for in 2024
Eliminated in primary Wendy Phillips, business owner
Withdrawn David Meissner, IT professional
Endorsements
Results
Third-party candidates Candidates Declared Seth Kuhl-Stennes, non-profit worker and community activist (Green) George "Chip" Tangen, former legislative counsel to Rep. Jim Ramstad (Libertarian)
General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error SteveSimon (DFL) TadJude (R) Other UndecidedKSTP/SurveyUSASeptember 9–14, 2026654 (LV)±4.4%40%36%5%20%KSTP/SurveyUSAAugust 13–17, 2026661 (LV)±4.3%41%
Post-primary endorsements
Predictions SourceRankingAs ofSabato's Crystal Ball October 23, 2025
Results
Notes
References
External links Campaign websites Tad Jude (R) Seth Kuhl-Stennes (G) Steve Simon (D) Chip Tangen (L)