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Our Endorsements: Minnesota Secretary of State, AG and Auditor

Minnesota's editorial board endorsed Secretary of State Steve Simon, Attorney General candidate Ron Schutz, and state auditor candidate Zack Filipovich, citing the need for capable leadership across these key offices.
Incumbent Simon has led the office since 2014, earning support for his commitment to election integrity; Republican Tad Jude, an Army veteran and former judge, challenges him in the race.
Duluth City Council member Filipovich, a professional accountant, secured the endorsement over Republican Scott Jensen, a 72-year-old former state senator who ran for governor four years ago.
Attorney General candidate Schutz, named to Forbes' top 200 lawyers in 2024 and 2025, challenges incumbent Keith Ellison with a record of high-profile courtroom victories worth millions of dollars.
Across Minnesota, voters have lost faith in government due to significant losses of public funds to fraud, prompting the board to urge a fresh start in the attorney general's office.

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Our endorsements: Minnesota secretary of state, AG and auditor

When it comes to the management of elections, Minnesota should receive high marks. The state routinely turns out voters at the highest rate in the country, well-run polling places are staffed by capable volunteers and public information is readily accessible. That’s why, in the race for secretary of state, we endorse the incumbent, Steve Simon. Simon has led the office since 2014. He approaches his work with passion and integrity, and he has the…

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