2026 California State Controller election
The 2026 California State Controller election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the California state controller. The nonpartisan top-two primary election will take place on June 2, 2026. Incumbent Democrat Malia Cohen was elected in 2022 California [State Controller election|2022] with 55.35% to Republican opponent Lanhee Chen's 44.65%. This margin was the closest of the 2022 statewide elections in California. After previously mulling a run for 2026 [California State Treasurer election|state treasurer], Cohen decided to run for reelection to a second term.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Declared
- Malia Cohen, incumbent California State Controller
Filed paperwork
- Dario Frommer, Mayer Brown law partner, former List of majority leaders of the [California State Assembly|Majority Leader of the California Assembly] from the California's [43rd State Assembly district|43rd district], and withdrawn candidate for this seat in 2006 California State [Controller election|2006] ''''
Republican Party
Declared
- Herb Morgan, CIO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Peace and Freedom Party
Declared
- Meghann Adams, union president of International Association of [Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers|SMART] Local 1741 and candidate for 2022 California [State Treasurer election|state treasurer in 2022]