Filed for Minnesota State Auditor General election: November 3, 2026

Commitment to Minnesotans

Values applied to public service.

Seven principles Jay says will guide leadership, judgment and the daily work of the Office of the State Auditor.

LDRSHIP

Guided by values. Dedicated to Minnesota.

LLoyalty
DDuty
RRespect
SSelfless service
HHonor
IIntegrity
PPersonal courage

The commitments

How Jay describes each principle.

L

Loyalty

Jay pledges allegiance to all Minnesotans and says his service will be to people rather than party, ideology or special interest. He states that he will support state leadership where appropriate while maintaining fair, independent and impartial oversight.

D

Duty

He says the office’s responsibilities should be carried out with discipline, focus and a mission-driven approach, without cutting corners or compromising the integrity of results.

R

Respect

Jay commits to treating individuals with dignity and fairness and to building an office culture that respects people, the work and the responsibility entrusted to public servants.

S

Selfless service

He describes service as a collective commitment, placing the welfare of Minnesotans and the team above personal recognition.

H

Honor

Jay says these values should be reflected not only in official duties but also in daily leadership, conduct and service.

I

Integrity

He commits to doing what is right legally and morally, earning and protecting public trust, and upholding high ethical standards.

P

Personal courage

Jay says he will meet professional and moral challenges directly, remain on the right path when decisions are difficult, and stand firmly for what is honorable and just.

Jay Reeves in Army uniform administering an oath during a military ceremony
Use of military rank, titles or photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Army or the Department of Defense.

Leadership standard

Values matter most when the choice is hard.

The campaign presents these principles as a decision-making framework for independent oversight, ethical leadership and public trust.

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