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Comptroller

Projected result: Won — Thomas P. DiNapoli (Democratic)

Source: wamc.org

New York
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Tracking and approving state payments
  • Reporting to the public on what the state collects and spends
  • Estimating state income for the budget, in some states

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Joseph Hernandez

Lost

Republican

Biotechnology and healthcare entrepreneur and investor focused on pension performance, independent financial oversight, fraud prevention, lower investment fees, and disciplined investment intended to support job growth.

Records: Government Efficiency 6 for, Anti-Corruption 3 for, Corporate Accountability 2 for

Thomas P. DiNapoli

Won

Democratic · Incumbent

New York state comptroller and former state assemblymember and school-board trustee, focused on fraud prevention, pension management, fiscal oversight, government accountability, infrastructure, and public financial transparency.

Records: Government Efficiency 19 for, Corporate Accountability 13 for, Anti-Corruption 3 for,

Sources: elections.ny.gov2