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  DiNapoli: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Trichter: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 40–50% 50% No votes | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2018 New York Comptroller election was held on November 6, 2018, alongside other New York elections for Governor, State Senate, State Assembly, and Attorney General. Incumbent Democrat Thomas DiNapoli easily won a third term, defeating Republican nominee Jonathan Trichter and minor party candidates. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas DiNapoli | 3,714,787 | 61.76% | +5.12% | |
| Working Families | Thomas DiNapoli | 155,873 | 2.59% | -1.88% | |
| Independence | Thomas DiNapoli | 106,971 | 1.78% | -1.33% | |
| Women's Equality | Thomas DiNapoli | 35,613 | 0.59% | -2.52% | |
| Reform | Thomas DiNapoli | 14,642 | 0.24% | N/A | |
| Total | Thomas DiNapoli (incumbent) | 4,027,886 | 66.96% | +7.09% | |
| Republican | Jonathan Trichter | 1,651,578 | 27.46% | -0.77% | |
| Conservative | Jonathan Trichter | 231,380 | 3.84% | -2.44% | |
| Total | Jonathan Trichter | 1,882,958 | 31.30% | -5.18% | |
| Green | Mark Dunlea | 70,041 | 1.16% | -1.48% | |
| Libertarian | Cruger E. Gallaudet | 34,430 | 0.57% | -0.42% | |
| Total votes | 6,015,315 | 100% | N/A | ||
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| Preceded by 2014 | New York Comptroller election 2018 | Succeeded by 2022 |
