NY-COMP: Democratic primary candidates for comptroller to debate on NY1 stage on May 21

For nearly two decades, Democrat Thomas DiNapoli has served as state comptroller, almost under the political radar, winning four elections without a lot of drama.

But for the first time, he’s facing two serious Democratic challengers in next month’s primary. Spectrum News NY1 is hosting a debate with the three candidates on Thursday, May 21.

One of just four statewide positions, the New York state comptroller is in charge of payroll for state government, running audits of programs, contracts and agency dealings with taxpayer dollars and managing the nearly $300 billion pension fund.

Since he was appointed to the office by the state Legislature in 2007, the Long Island Democrat has sailed to election and then three re-elections without much trouble. But this year, his path to victory might not be so easy with Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle coming for his job.



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