2026 California State Controller election

For related races, see 2026 United States state auditor elections.

2026 California State Controller Election
November 3, 2026
Incumbent Controller

Malia Cohen
Democratic



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%.[1] This margin was the closest of the 2022 statewide elections in California.[2] After previously mulling a run for state treasurer,[3] Cohen decided to run for reelection to a second term.[4]

Candidates

Democratic Party

Declared

Republican Party

Declared

Peace and Freedom Party

Declared

  • Meghann Adams, union president of SMART Local 1741 (2020–present)[6] and candidate for state treasurer in 2022[7]

Primary election

Endorsements

Malia Cohen (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Party chapters
Herb Morgan (R)
Political parties

Results

Primary election results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Herb Morgan
Democratic Malia Cohen (incubment)
Peace and Freedom Meghann Adams
Total votes 100.0%


See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ Nixon, Nicole (December 6, 2022). "Here's what we know about California 2022 election results". CapRadio. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  2. ^ Mehta, Seema (March 10, 2023). "California Republicans, buoyed by congressional wins, have no obvious Senate prospects". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  3. ^ Jones, Blake; Gardiner, Justin (December 20, 2024). "Why Dems are grumbling about Malia Cohen". Politico. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Mason, Melanie; Jones, Blake; Gardiner, Dustin (September 4, 2025). "SCOOP: Villaraigosa swipes at Porter and Becerra". Politico. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  5. ^ Billing, Karen (May 19, 2025). "Local resident joins the race for California state controller". Del Mar Times. Retrieved September 18, 2025 – via The San Diego Union-Tribune.
  6. ^ "Local 1741 Ratifies Trio of Strong Agreements". International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 1741. August 22, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Balakrishnan, Eleni (October 8, 2025). "This Tenderloin bus driver wants to manage California's finances". Mission Local. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  8. ^ "California endorsements". National Nurses United. March 22, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
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  10. ^ "2026 California Endorsements" (PDF). Teamsters Joint Council 42. September 18, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  11. ^ Sinogui, Flo (September 11, 2025). "Teamsters Local 665 & Teamsters California Endorse State Candidates". Teamsters Local 665. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
  12. ^ BWOPA PAC [@bwopa_pac] (August 26, 2025). "We are thrilled to endorse @malia.cohen's re-election as CA State Controller". Retrieved September 18, 2025 – via Instagram.
  13. ^ "2025 Endorsements - SCC Political Committee". Sierra Club California. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  14. ^ Simpson, Jane. "Endorsements". Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  15. ^ "2026 November Stonewall Endorsed Candidates". Stonewall Democratic Club. Archived from the original on January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  16. ^ "Vote Mama PAC Candidates". Vote Mama PAC. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  17. ^ Katz, Joshua Keller (September 18, 2025). "2025 Endorsement Results". Santa Monica Democratic Party. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  18. ^ Giusto, Andrew (August 22, 2025). "Unity Party Fields California Candidates Times Two". Unity Party of America. Retrieved September 18, 2025.

Official campaign websites

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