As in 2022, all candidates for state constitutional offices had to complete a questionnaire, created by educators, and participate in a forum with Education Minnesota members to be considered for our endorsement in 2026.

• Filipovich questionnaire

In his questionnaire, Filipovich reiterated his strong support of public schools and vowed to hold school boards and other local governments accountable when it comes to taxpayer dollars.

“Communities need to know the local dollars paying for teachers and other public workers will be there when we need them,” he said.  “I’m running because I’ve seen our cities and local governments struggling, taking on more responsibility with fewer resources, and expected to do more with less funding and support.”

Here’s why educators should care:

• One of the most important duties of the auditor’s office is to make sure local governments, including schools, are spending our tax money correctly.
• We want the public to trust in the integrity of government, both cities and schools. The auditor’s office helps ensure that.