Comptroller
Margaret Croke (D) vs. Bryan Drew (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a comptroller / auditor do?
The state's chief accountant or watchdog. Pays the state's bills and reports on how public money is spent. Usually 4 years.
- Pays state bills and payroll
- Publishes state spending data
- Audits agencies (auditors)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Margaret Croke
Who they are
In their words: “MARGARET CROKE For Illinois Comptroller” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Transparency & Accountability
- Balanced Budgets
- Illinois Prevailing Wage Act
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
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Bryan Drew
Who they are
In their words: “Bryan Drew for Illinois Comptroller will protect every taxpayer dollar and expose those who waste your money.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Stop Government Waste So We Can Lower Costs for Working Families
- Increase Transparency So You Know Where Every Dollar Is Spent
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
Where they stand, issue by issue
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Margaret has a 100% voting record of supporting policies that put more money in workers’ pockets and bolstering Illinois’ Prevailing Wage Act.source
The only way we’re going to be able to reduce the amount of money we’re taking from working families in Illinois is by forcing government to live within its means.source
During her time in the General Assembly, Margaret has played a key role in passing balanced budgets that invest in our communities, pay down the backlog of bills, and reflect Illinois’ values.source
Taxpayers deserve to see a full picture of where our public money goes with true budget-to-billing transparency.source
As Comptroller, I will dig into where all the state’s money is going and shine a light on it for the public.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). Usually 4 years.
Candidates from the Illinois State Board of Elections certified candidate list.