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Controller/Comptroller is a state level position in 13 states. Most Controllers/Comptrollers share duties similar to state Treasurers, exercising varying powers related to budgetary and management matters.

Of the 13 states that have the position, 9 are elected by the people. These include California, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, South Carolina, and Texas. The Alaska Comptroller, Colorado Controller, and New Jersey Comptroller are appointed, while the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is elected by the General Assembly.

Elected vs. appointed

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Officeholders

Political positionOfficerAssumed officePolitical Party
Idaho Controller
Brandon Woolf
2012
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Colorado Controller
David McDermott
2008
Non-partisan
California Controller
John Chiang
2007
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Illinois Comptroller
Judy Baar Topinka
2011
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Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
Justin Wilson
2009
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Connecticut Comptroller
Kevin Lembo
2011
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Nevada Controller
Kim Wallin
2006
Electiondot.png Democratic
New Jersey Comptroller
Matthew Boxer
2008
Non-partisan
Alaska Comptroller
Pam Leary
2010
Non-partisan
Maryland Comptroller
Peter Franchot
2007
Electiondot.png Democratic
South Carolina Comptroller General
Richard Eckstrom
2002
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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Susan Combs
2007
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New York Comptroller
Thomas P. DiNapoli
2007
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