Republican Tad Jude Announces Candidacy for Minnesota Secretary of State
On Friday, Republican Tad Jude announced his candidacy for Minnesota secretary of state in 2026, marking his latest endeavor in a long history of public service. Jude, a 73-year-old resident of Maple Grove, has previously served in various roles, including state representative, senator, and district court judge for Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District.
Republican Tad Jude, center, will run for Minnesota secretary of state next year. In this Nov. 5, 2024 photo, Tad Jude is seen at the 2024 Minnesota GOP Election Party held at Radisson Blu in Bloomington. (Matt Blewett / Special to Pioneer Press)
Jude’s Motivation and Experience
Jude’s decision to run for secretary of state is motivated by his desire to protect the integrity of Minnesota’s elections. With his extensive experience in public service, Jude believes he can bring transparency and accountability to the role. “After many years of service to our great state, I’m stepping forward to protect the integrity of our elections,” Jude said in a Friday press release. “Minnesotans deserve a Secretary of State who values transparency and accountability. It’s time to end the doubts plaguing our election system and rebuild confidence in every vote cast.”
Jude has previously run for other offices, including Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District in 2024, where he lost to now-Rep. Kelly Morrison, and attorney general in 2022, where he lost the Republican nomination to Jim Schultz. Despite these setbacks, Jude remains committed to serving the people of Minnesota.
The Current State of the Secretary of State’s Office
The secretary of state’s office is currently occupied by 11-year incumbent Steve Simon. No other candidates have officially announced their bid for the office, making Jude the first to throw his hat into the ring. As the election approaches, it will be interesting to see how the field of candidates shapes up and how Jude’s experience and motivation will be received by voters.
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