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 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 state treasurer, Cohen decided to run for reelection to a second term.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Declared
Filed paperwork
- Dario Frommer, Mayer Brown law partner, former Majority Leader of the California Assembly from the 43rd district, and withdrawn candidate for this seat in 2006 ''''
Republican Party
Declared
- Herb Morgan, CIO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Peace and Freedom Party
Declared
- Meghann Adams, union president of SMART Local 1741 and candidate for state treasurer in 2022