Politics & Government
NYS Comptroller Election Results 2026: DiNapoli Vs. Hernandez [Live Results]
Incumbent Democrat Thomas DiNapoli squared off against Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez on Tuesday.
LONG ISLAND, NY — Incumbent Democrat Thomas DiNapoli squared off against Republican challenger Joseph Hernandez in the state's comptroller's race on Tuesday.
The role of comptroller oversees the state's financial operations, like accounting and payroll, its pension fund, and also provides oversight and accountability in audits of local government agencies.
DiNapoli, of Glen Cove, was first elected in 2007, according to Ballotpedia.
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As of 10 p.m., DiNapoli garnered 68.56 percent of the vote, while Hernandez had 28.65 percent, with 6,708 of 13, 187 districts reporting, according to the state's Board of Elections.
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