2006 California State Controller election

The 2006 California State Controller election occurred on November 7, 2006. The primary elections took place on June 6, 2006. Board of Equalization Chair John Chiang, the Democratic nominee, defeated the Republican nominee, Assemblyman Tony Strickland, for the office previously held by Democrat Steve Westly, who ran for governor.

2006 California State Controller election

November 7, 2006
 
Nominee John Chiang Tony Strickland
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 4,232,313 3,360,611
Percentage 50.6% 40.2%

County results
Chiang:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Strickland:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Controller before election

Steve Westly
Democratic

Elected Controller

John Chiang
Democratic

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