New York: Comptroller

2026 General Election · November 3, 2026

New York's chief financial officer. The comptroller audits state agencies and local governments, pays the state's bills and manages the state pension fund for public workers. It is a 4-year term.

This race is on every New York ballot.

Election Quick Facts

October 24, 2026Registration deadline (received)
Oct 24 – November 1, 2026Early voting
October 24, 2026Last day to apply for an early mail ballot online or by mail (received)
November 3, 2026Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.)

Source: NYC Board of Elections

2026 Candidates

2 certified for the general election

Candidate list from the county board of elections candidate lists. Write-in candidates are not shown.

Compare the Candidates

Where each candidate stands on the key issues facing New York. A position appears only after we verify it from the candidate's own statements, votes or official record, with a link to the source.

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IssueThomas P. DiNapoli DJoseph Hernandez R

Ads in This Race

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Thomas P. DiNapoli DNo campaign-account ads listed yet
Joseph Hernandez RNo campaign-account ads listed yet