The Brief
- Minnesota GOP House Rep. Elliott Engen no longer intends to seek reelection in House District 36A, representing Centerville, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes in Anoka County, as well as North Oaks and parts of White Bear Township in Ramsey County.
- Last fall, Rep. Engen announced his campaign for State Auditor, saying in the position he would seek to expand the office and increase accountability. However, he failed to meet the deadline to formally run for that position.
- During the last legislative session, he and Rep. Walter Hudson faced an ethics committee hearing after Engen was charged with DWI during an incident in which he was “sober-cabbing” them home, but registered a .13 blood-alcohol content level.
- The latest development effectively means Engen went from running for state auditor, to running for his old seat, to not running at all.
(FOX 9) – Minnesota GOP lawmaker Elliot Engen, who was charged with DWI last session, is no longer filing to seek reelection for his seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Elliott Engen drops out
What we know
As of June 5, 2026, Engen’s name no longer appears on the Minnesota State Auditors candidate filings website.
The revocation means he has withdrawn from 36A, no longer intending to seek reelection to represent Centerville, Circle Pines and Lino Lakes in Anoka County, as well as North Oaks and parts of White Bear Township in Ramsey County during the general election on Nov. 3, 2026…