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Malia M. Cohen
D · California · 2026 · IncumbentMalia M. Cohen is California's incumbent state controller and a candidate for re-election. The controller is the state's chief fiscal officer, responsible for accountability over payments, audits, fiscal reports, and independent oversight of public dollars.
Priorities
- Protect fiscal accountability and independent oversight
- Use audits and transparency to track public spending
- Modernize responsible state payments and financial reporting
On the ballot
Controller · California · 2026
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