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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The comptroller pays the state's bills, runs state employee payroll and benefits and reports on state finances.

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Jennifer S. Tooker

Republican

First Selectwoman of Westport · Westport

The gist

  • Pledges independent oversight of state finances as Comptroller
  • Supports fully funding retiree benefit obligations
  • Supports running government with household-style fiscal discipline
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  1. Pledges independent oversight of state finances as Comptroller

    Jen Tooker for Comptroller

    Campaign website · Jen Tooker for Comptroller · jentooker.com

    “We need an independent check and balance. Jen Tooker is running for State Comptroller to restore accountability, transparency, and discipline to Connecticut's finances.”

  2. Supports fully funding retiree benefit obligations

    Jen Tooker for Comptroller

    Campaign website · Jen Tooker for Comptroller · jentooker.com

    “ensuring Westport's retiree medical benefits (OPEB) were fully funded using transparent reporting and oversight”

  3. Supports running government with household-style fiscal discipline

    Jen Tooker for Comptroller

    Campaign website · Jen Tooker for Comptroller · jentooker.com

    “Jen believes affordability starts with honest fiscal leadership: running government with the same discipline households and employers use every day.”
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Sean ScanlonConnecticut Office of the State Comptroller

Sean Scanlon

Democratic/Working Families/Independent PartyIncumbent

Connecticut State Comptroller · Guilford

The gist

  • Led creation of the state prescription drug discount card
  • Led municipal and disability pension reforms
  • Led expansion of MyCTSavings small business retirement program
  • Led creation of fund for families of fallen first responders
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  1. Led creation of the state prescription drug discount card

    CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon announces re-election bid

    News coverage · Hartford Business Journal · hartfordbusiness.com

    “Helping to pass legislation to create Connecticut's first prescription drug discount card (ArrayRx)”

  2. Led municipal and disability pension reforms

    CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon announces re-election bid

    News coverage · Hartford Business Journal · hartfordbusiness.com

    “pension fund changes he said will save taxpayers more than $800 million”
    About the Comptroller

    Government record · Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller · osc.ct.gov

    “Sean successfully reformed Connecticut's municipal and disability pension systems”

  3. Led expansion of MyCTSavings small business retirement program

    CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon announces re-election bid

    News coverage · Hartford Business Journal · hartfordbusiness.com

    “Growing Connecticut's state-run retirement program for private employers from 876 businesses to nearly 8,000”

  4. Led creation of fund for families of fallen first responders

    CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon announces re-election bid

    News coverage · Hartford Business Journal · hartfordbusiness.com

    “Creating the Fallen Hero Fund to support families of police officers, firefighters, and EMT's killed in the line of duty”

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