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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

State Controller

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Malia M. Cohen Democratic · Incumbent Malia M. Cohen is the incumbent California State Controller and Democratic candidate for re-election in November 2026. Full profile → Herb W Morgan Republican Republican businessman Herb W. Morgan is challenging Democratic incumbent Malia Cohen for California State Controller in November 2026. Full profile →

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IssueMalia M. Cohen
Democratic
Herb W Morgan
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports fiscal stability, small business contracting, and job creation for underserved communities Opposes government wage mandates; favors free-enterprise economy
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing at all income levels Supports stronger oversight and tracking of homelessness spending
Health careSupports expanding healthcare access and lowering costs; stronger oversight against fraud Supports Medicaid/Medicare; opposes broader taxpayer-funded health programs
Immigrationno sourced position Opposes sanctuary cities for undocumented persons
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports protecting reproductive healthcare access no sourced position
EducationSupports protecting public education funding and strengthening school financial oversight Supports eliminating U.S. Dept. of Education; wants full funding transparency
Climate & energyno sourced position Strongly disagrees that man-made climate change requires urgent action
Crime & public safetySupports community-trust policing reforms and gun regulation Prioritizes public protection and punishment over rehabilitation
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Opposes raising taxes; supports business-friendly fiscal policies
GunsSponsored local ban on large-capacity firearm magazines Strong Second Amendment supporter; limits only for dangerous individuals
Democracy & electionsSupports protecting electoral integrity and fair representation Strongly supports photo ID requirement to vote
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Views CCP as serious threat; strongly supports US-Israel alliance

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