The 2026 election for New York State Comptroller is an open seat contest following the retirement of long-serving incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli. Democrat DiNapoli, first elected in 2007, is not seeking re-election, leaving the field open to new candidates. The race features Democrat Thomas P. DiNapoli (though he is not on the ballot) and Republican Joseph Hernandez, with key issues including pension fund growth, fiscal oversight, and government accountability.