2006 New York State Comptroller election

The 2006 New York Comptroller Election took place on November 7, 2006, with the incumbent, Alan Hevesi winning against Republican challenger Chris Callaghan. Hevesi was plagued by scandals during the campaign involving misuse of state funds. Hevesi won the election, resigning a few days before his second term would have begun.

2006 New York State Comptroller election

November 7, 2006 (2006-11-07)
 
Candidate Alan Hevesi Christopher Callaghan
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 2,193,602 1,535,329
Percentage 56.37% 39.45%

County results

Hevesi:      40–50%      50–60%      70–80%      80–90%

Callaghan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Comptroller before election

Alan Hevesi
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

Alan Hevesi
Democratic

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