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Forty-nine state financial offices are up in 2026, with majority control at stake

Forty-nine state financial offices are up for election in 30 states this November. This includes elections for three offices: Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers Heading into the election, there are: These officials are responsible for tasks such as auditing other government offices, managing payroll, and overseeing state pensions. In some states,…

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