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California controller race heats up as candidates clash over fraud, taxpayer dollars
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Monica Madden , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· October 5, 2026
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Key points A challenger has emerged to contest the incumbent's bid for a second term. A state office overseeing funds is at the center of a heated contest.
A state office overseeing funds is at the center of a heated contest. Managing billions in unclaimed property is part of its role. The office also audits certain government expenditures and tracks state funds.
A challenger has emerged to contest the incumbent's bid for a second term. The incumbent is a Democrat, while the challenger represents the Republican party.
Further details about the contest are available from the source, including the candidates' positions on issues such as fraud and taxpayer dollars.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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