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Controller
From Ballotpedia
Controller/Comptroller is a state level position in 12 states. Most Controllers/Comptrollers share duties similar to state Treasurers, exercising varying powers related to budgetary and management matters.Of the 11 states that have the position, nine are elected by the people. These include California, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, South Carolina, and Texas. The Alaska Comptroller is appointed, while the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is elected by the General Assembly.
Elected vs. appointed
Currently appointed
| State | Controller/Comptroller | Assumed office | Appointing Governor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Pam Green | 2010 |  Sean Parnell
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Currently elected
| State | Controller/Comptroller | Party | Assumed office | Term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | John Chiang |  Democratic
| 2007 | 2015 |
| Connecticut | Kevin Lembo | Democratic
| 2011 | 2015 |
| Idaho | Donna M. Jones |  Republican
| 2007 | 2015 |
| Illinois | Judy Baar Topinka | Republican
| 2011 | 2015 |
| Maryland | Peter Franchot | Republican
| 2007 | 2015 |
| Nevada | Kim Wallin | Democratic
| 2006 | 2014 |
| New York | Thomas P. DiNapoli | Democratic
| 2007 | 2015 |
| South Carolina | Richard Eckstrom | Republican
| 2002 | 2014 |
| Tennessee | Justin Wilson | Republican
| 2009 (elected by General Assembly) | 2013 |
| Texas | Susan Combs | Republican
| 2007 | 2015 |
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