2022 California State Controller election
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The 2022 California State Controller election will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the California State Controller. Due to term limits, incumbent Democratic Controller Betty Yee is ineligible to run for a third term.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Advanced to general election
- Malia Cohen, Chair of the California State Board of Equalization and former President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (2018–2019)[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Ron Galperin, Los Angeles City Controller[2]
- Steve Glazer, state senator from the 7th district[3]
- Yvonne Yiu, mayor of Monterey Park[4]
Republican Party
Advanced to general election
- Lanhee Chen, Stanford University professor, former advisor to the NRSC, former policy advisor for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and Marco Rubio's 2016 presidential campaign, and former member of the Social Security Advisory Board[2]
Green Party
Eliminated in primary
- Laura Wells, financial and business analyst and perennial candidate[2]
Endorsements
Malia Cohen (D)
- United States Senators
- Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)[5]
- United States Representatives
- Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12), Speaker of the House[5]
- Karen Bass (D-CA-37)[5]
- Statewide officials
- Betty Yee, Incumbent California State Controller [1]
- Newspapers and other media
- San Francisco Examiner[6] (co-endorsed with Glazer)
- Bay Area Reporter[7]
- Organizations
- AFSCME California (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees)[8]
- Equality California (previously endorsed Galperin)[9]
- California Democratic Party[10]
- California Faculty Association[11]
- California Federation of Teachers[12]
- California Teachers Association[13]
- Courage California[14]
- NARAL Pro-Choice California[15]
Lanhee Chen (R)
- United States Senators
- Tom Cotton (R-AR)[16]
- Mitt Romney (R-UT), Fmr. Governor of Massachusetts [17]
- Marco Rubio (R-FL)[16]
- United States Representatives
- Ken Calvert (R-CA-42)[18]
- Darrell Issa (R-CA-50)[18]
- Young Kim (R-CA-39)[18]
- Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23), House Minority Leader (2019–present)[16]
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA-08)[18]
- Michelle Steel (R-CA-48)[18]
- David Valadao (R-CA-21)[19]
- Former United State Representatives
- Devin Nunes (R-CA-22)[18]
- Paul Ryan (R-WI-01)[19]
- Statewide officials
- District attorneys
- Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County district attorney[21]
- California state legislators
- Patricia Bates (SD-36)[22]
- Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (SD-23)[22]
- Andreas Borgeas (SD-08)[22]
- Phillip Chen (AD-55)[22]
- Steven Choi (AD-68)[22]
- Jordan Cunningham (AD-35)[22]
- Heath Flora (AD-12)[22]
- Vince Fong (AD-34)[22]
- James Gallagher (AD-03), Minority Leader of the California Assembly (2022–present)[22]
- Shannon Grove (SD-16)[22]
- Brian Jones (SD-38)[22]
- Kevin Kiley (AD-06)[22]
- Tom Lackey (AD-36)[22]
- Devon Mathis (AD-26)[22]
- Melissa Melendez (SD-28)[22]
- Thurston Smith (AD-33))[22]
- Marie Waldron (AD-75)[22]
- Scott Wilk (SD-21), Minority Leader of the California Senate (2021–present)[22]
- Suzette Martinez Valladares (AD-38)[22]
- Former state legislators
- Bob Huff (SD-29)[23]
- Gloria Romero (SD-24)[24]
- Individuals
- Carl DeMaio, Member of the San Diego City Council from the 5th District (2008-2012)[25]
- Andy Slavitt, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2015-2017), Senior Advisor to the COVID-19 Response Coordinator (2021)[26]
- Andrew Yang founder of Venture for America, Democratic candidate for President of the United States in 2020[27]
- Newspapers and other media
- Bakersfield Californian[28]
- Daily Breeze[29]
- Downey Patriot[30]
- East Bay Times (previously endorsed Glazer)[31]
- Fresno Bee (previously endorsed Glazer)[32]
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin[33]
- Lake County Record-Bee[34]
- Los Angeles Daily News[35]
- Los Angeles Times[36]
- Marin Independent Journal (previously endorsed Glazer)[37]
- Merced Sun-Star[38]
- Mercury News (previously endorsed Glazer)[27]
- Modesto Bee[32]
- Orange County Register[39]
- Pasadena Star News[40]
- Press-Enterprise[41]
- Press-Telegram[42]
- Redlands Daily Facts[43]
- Sacramento Bee (previously endorsed Glazer)[32]
- San Bernardino Sun[44]
- San Diego Union-Tribune[45]
- San Francisco Chronicle[46] (previously endorsed Galperin)
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune[47]
- Santa Barbara News-Press[48]
- The Korea Daily[49]
- The Tribune[32]
- Whittier Daily News[50]
- Organizations
Ron Galperin (D)
- Newspapers and other media
San Francisco Chronicle[53] (switched endorsement to Chen after Galperin was eliminated)
- Organizations
Equality California[54] (switched endorsement to Cohen after Galperin was eliminated)- Stonewall Democrats[55]
Steve Glazer (D)
- Newspapers and other media
Marin Independent Journal[56] (switched endorsement to Chen after Glazer was eliminated)- San Francisco Examiner[6] (co-endorsed with Cohen)
The Sacramento Bee[57](switched endorsement to Chen after Glazer was eliminated)The Mercury News[58] (switched endorsement to Chen after Glazer was eliminated)East Bay Times[58](switched endorsement to Chen after Glazer was eliminated)The Fresno Bee[58](switched endorsement to Chen after Glazer was eliminated)
Laura Wells (G)
- Organizations
Fundraising
Of the 2022 California statewide races, the race for controller had the largest total amount of money spent.[60]
By October 2021, Chen had received over $1 million from 307 donors, including Jerry Yang, Steve Poizner, and John T. Chambers.[61] Glazer's campaign was financially supported by the California Chamber of Commerce.[60] Yiu gave more than $5 million to her own campaign.[62]
Primary election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lanhee Chen | 2,533,305 | 37.22 | |
| Democratic | Malia Cohen | 1,542,397 | 22.66 | |
| Democratic | Yvonne Yiu | 1,024,707 | 15.06 | |
| Democratic | Steve Glazer | 756,518 | 11.11 | |
| Democratic | Ron Galperin | 690,484 | 10.15 | |
| Green | Laura Wells | 258,053 | 3.79 | |
| Total votes | 6,805,874 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Malia Cohen | ||||
| Republican | Lanhee Chen | ||||
| Total votes | 100.0% | ||||
References
- ^ a b Antonio Ray Harvey (May 21, 2021). "Why Malia Cohen Is Running for State Controller in 2022". Sac Cultural Hub.
- ^ a b c d "Primary Election - June 7, 2022". Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Andrew Sheeler (March 8, 2022). "Glazer announces controller bid". The Sacramento Bee.
- ^ "Lanhee Chen, GOP policy guru enters California controller race". KTLA 5. July 6, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ a b c Schlepp, Travis (October 26, 2022). "Who is running for California Controller and what does that position do?". KTLA. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Endorsement: Vote Malia Cohen or Steve Glazer for California state controller". San Francisco Examiner. May 25, 2022.
- ^ "B.A.R. election endorsements". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "2022 AFSCME California Primary Endorsements". AFSCME California.
- ^ Garrett-Pate, Samuel (June 30, 2022). "EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ENDORSES MALIA COHEN FOR CONTROLLER". Equality California.
- ^ Garofoli, Joe (June 2, 2022). "Dividing issue in the race for state controller pits Californians' hearts against their wallets". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsements - California Faculty Association". CFA.
- ^ "Statewide Primary Election Endorsements". CFT.
- ^ "2022 June Primary Election Candidate Recommendations". cta.org. California Teachers Association.
- ^ Chavez, Angela (November 18, 2021). "2022 California Election: Early Endorsement Slate Announced". Courage California. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsements". NARAL Pro-Choice California. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c Drucker, David. "Lanhee Chen California controller bid gives GOP hope for November in blue bastion". Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ Paz, Christian. "The man giving the California GOP its best shot at statewide office in years". Vox. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Marinucci, Carla; White, Jeremy B.; Dadey, Camryn. "AD-18 election day — $100M for SPORTS BETTING initiative — GOPer CHEN rakes it in — ELDER on MILLER". POLITICO. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "Lanhee Chen". CalMatters. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ Garofoli, Joe. "Lanhee Chen is either the great Republican hope to win statewide in California, or he's 'fool's gold'". SF Chronicle. SF Chronicle. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ Hoeven, Emily (July 7, 2022). "Cohen-Chen standoff intensifies in controller's race". CalMatters.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Sheeler, Andrew. "Controller Candidate snags a majority of GOP Endorsements". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ Zhu, Minzi. "陈仁宜：当选主计长监督财政透明". World Journal. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ Romero, Gloria. "Time to park the party labels and choose the best candidate". Downey Patriot. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ DeMaio, Carl. "Reform California Releases "Top Target" Races for the November Election". 600KOGO. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ Korte, Lara; White, Jeremy B.; Cannestra, Sakura; Tucker-Smith, Owen. "A new LA City Council president takes the wheel". POLITICO. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ a b Editorial Board. "Editorial: For California controller, Chen offers balance, needed oversight". The Mercury News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "OUR VIEW: Californian recommendations in Tuesday primary races". The Bakersfield Californian. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "Lanhee Chen for Controller: Endorsement". Daily Breeze. April 29, 2022.
- ^ Romero, Gloria. "Time to park the party labels and choose the best candidate". Downey Patriot. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Editorial: For California controller, Chen offers balance, needed oversight". East Bay Times. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Chen, Lanhee. "Proud to earn the endorsements of @SacBeeEditBoard , @FresnoBee , @modbee , and @SLOTribune . "His capacity to challenge those in charge is clear, and that makes him the better candidate for controller." Over 20 papers across CA have endorsed my campaign". Twitter. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
- ^ "Lanhee Chen for Controller: Endorsement". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "For California controller, Chen offers balance, needed oversight". Lake County Record-Bee. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ The Editorial Board. "Lanhee Chen for Controller: Endorsement". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsement: Lanhee Chen for California Controller". latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Editorial: Glazer would be a strong, independent California controller". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "In this competitive race for a California office, the Republican is the better choice". Merced Sun-Star. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ^ The Editorial Board. "Lanhee Chen for Controller: Endorsement". Orange County Register. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ THE EDITORIAL BOARD. "Endorsements for California's June 7, 2022 primary election". Pasadena Star News.
- ^ Press-Enterprise. "Lanhee Chen for Controller: Endorsement". Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Lanhee Chen for California Controller". Press-Telegram. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "Lanhee Chen for Controller: Endorsement". Redlands Daily Facts. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ Editorial Board. "Endorsements for California's June 7, 2022 primary election". The San Bernardino Sun. Media News Group. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
- ^ San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board. "Endorsement: Our recommendations for insurance commissioner, superintendent of public instruction, controller". San Diego Union-Tribune. San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ "The Chronicle's endorsement for California controller". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ The Editorial Board. "Endorsements for California's June 7, 2022 primary election". San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "News-Press announces its election endorsements". Santa Barbara News-Press. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ "[Endorsement] Lanhee Joseph Chen". The Korea Daily. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ "Lanhee Chen for Controller: Endorsement". Whittier Daily News. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ Mehta, Seema (April 24, 2022). "California GOP endorses Brian Dahle for governor despite controversy over payment to party". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ Chen, Lanhee. "Thank you to @HJTA_PAC for endorsing my campaign! I will be accountable to the people of California and committed to advancing the values of fiscal responsibility, transparency, and independence. More than ever, Californians need a fiscal watchdog". Twitter. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsement: Ron Galperin for California controller". sfchronicle.com. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ Garrett-Pate, Samuel (January 11, 2022). "Equality California Endorses Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber". www.eqca.org. Equality California. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsements". stonewalldems.org. Stonewall Democrats. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ "Editorial: Glazer would be a strong, independent California controller". Marin Independent Journal. May 23, 2022.
- ^ "CA Sen. Steve Glazer has the right stuff to be controller". The Sacramento Bee. May 10, 2022.
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- ^ a b Winger, Richard (November 15, 2021). "Two California Ballot-Qualified Parties Will Run a Joint Campaign for Statewide Office in 2022". Ballot Access News. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- ^ a b "Money Wars: Special Interests Spend Big In California Primary". LAist. May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
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- ^ Kamal, Sameea (May 16, 2022). "How much does Yvonne Yiu want to be California controller? Count the cash". CalMatters. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
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