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New York State Government November 2, 2010 Election
Comptroller; State of New York Voter Information

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Thomas P. DiNapoli Click here for more information about this candidate 2,014,091 votes 49.7%

  • Party: Democratic, Working Families
  • NYS Comptroller
  • NYS Assemblyman
  • BA, Hofstra University
Harry J. Wilson Click here for more information about this candidate 1,911,884 votes 47.2%
  • Party: Republican, Independence, Conservative
  • Occupation: Candidate for New York State Comptroller
  • Corporate restrucuring expert, investor
  • U.S Treasury Department, President Obama's Auto Task Force - the group responsible for the overhaul of General Motors and Chrysler.
  • BA, Harvard University
  • MBA, Harvard Business School
Priorities:
  • I want to use my expertise at fixing broken companies to drive a turnaround here in New York State.
  • I will conduct a forensic audit of every dollar of State spending to identify enough savings to close the State's budget gap without tax increases.
  • I will help the State reduce its tax burden to make New York competitive in order to attract economic growth and create new, good-paying jobs.
Julia A. Willebrand Click here for more information about this candidate 97,873 votes 2.4%
  • Party: Green
  • Activist
  • College professor
  • Ed.D, Columbia
  • BA, City College of NY
John A. Gaetani Click here for more information about this candidate 27,485 votes 0.7%
  • Party: Libertarian
  • Occupation: Self-employed
  • Auditor
  • Accountant
  • AAS Business Administration, Broome CC
  • BS - Accouting, Binghamton University
  • Certified Internal Auditor (lapsed)
Priorities:
  • Cut government spending
  • Utilize revenue for their intended legal purpose and effectively
  • Ensure the Pension Fund is invested soundly to insure funded properly to minimize the burden on taxpayers

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