1990 New York State Comptroller election

none February 2026 September 2023 1990 New York State Comptroller election Edward Regan Republican Party (United States) Edward Regan New York Comptroller File:1990 New York Comptroller election.svg County resultsRegan: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70-80%Bellamy: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% Liberal Party of New York Democratic Party (United States) Carol Bellamy File:Carol Bellamy.jpg 1,841,826 46.68% New York Conservative Party of New York Republican Party (United States) Edward Regan Edward V. Regan (New York State Comptroller).jpg x150px 1,942,911 49.24% November 6, 1990 1994 1994 New York State Comptroller election 1986 1986 New York State Comptroller election no presidential Flag of New York (1909–2020).svg Republican Party (United States) The 1990 New York State Comptroller election took place on November 6, 1990. Republican nominee and incumbent Comptroller Edward Regan narrowly defeated Democratic nominee Carol Bellamy, winning a fourth term in office. He staved off attacks from Carol Bellamy that he was an "ineffective watchdog", though such hefty competition made this his closest race in 12 years.Verhovek Sam Howe 1990-11-07 The 1990 Elections: New York - Comptroller Contest; Regan Edges Bellamy in Closest Race in 12 Years The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/07/nyregion/1990-elections-new-york-comptroller-contest-regan-edges-bellamy-closest-race-12.html 2023-05-29 0362-4331 2023-05-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20230529222428/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/07/nyregion/1990-elections-new-york-comptroller-contest-regan-edges-bellamy-closest-race-12.html live Carol Bellamy was also described by The New York Times as Regan's "most serious challenge to Regan in his 12 years in office". This was in part due to investigations into Regan that, while not producing any charges, resulted in serious public scandal and the release of an embarrassing memorandum from one of his aides. The result of this was attacks from Bellamy that Regan had rewarded contributors with "fat contracts". Regan also produced counter-attacks on the Bellamy campaign, accusing Bellamy of accepting nearly $40,000 from Carl C. Icahn.Verhovek Sam Howe 1990-11-08 THE 1990 ELECTIONS: Comptroller Race; Suburban and Upstate Voters Carry Regan to Narrow Victory The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/08/nyregion/1990-elections-comptroller-race-suburban-upstate-voters-carry-regan-narrow.html 2023-05-29 0362-4331 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530083928/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/08/nyregion/1990-elections-comptroller-race-suburban-upstate-voters-carry-regan-narrow.html live As of , this is the last time a Republican was elected New York State Comptroller. Democratic primary Candidates Andrew J. Spano,Lynn Frank 1990-09-10 Local Contests Dominate New York Primary Elections The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/10/nyregion/local-contests-dominate-new-york-primary-elections.html live 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530015204/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/10/nyregion/local-contests-dominate-new-york-primary-elections.html 2023-05-30 0362-4331 Westchester County Clerk Carol Bellamy, Former President of the New York City Council Debates Andrew J. Spano (Westchester County Clerk) was reluctant to attack Carol Bellamy in the primary debates, with both candidates primarily aiming their rhetorical fire at republican incumbent Edward V. Regan.Verhovek Sam Howe 1990-09-03 In Race for Comptroller, Rivals With Same Foe The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/03/nyregion/in-race-for-comptroller-rivals-with-same-foe.html 2023-05-30 0362-4331 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530105236/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/03/nyregion/in-race-for-comptroller-rivals-with-same-foe.html live Instead, both candidates emphasized their personal strengths in the primary debates, of which there were presumably several. In one of the debates (this one held after the one referenced earlier), both Spano and Bellamy attacked Governor Mario Cuomo for usage of "one time revenue sources and taping money from the pension funds to ... balance the budget", prompting a response from the Governor's press secretary that the two Democrats were "not well informed". There was also in this debate one attack made, against Carol Bellamy. Andrew Spano argued that Bellamy had "twisted arms" in the Democratic State Convention (held in June) in order to get on the ballot. Bellamy refuted this by reasserting that she was "independent".Lynn Frank 1990-09-08 Rivals in Comptroller Debate Aim at Cuomo The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/08/nyregion/rivals-in-comptroller-debate-aim-at-cuomo.html 2023-05-30 0362-4331 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530014900/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/08/nyregion/rivals-in-comptroller-debate-aim-at-cuomo.html live Democratic fundraising & name recognition As of September 3, 1990, prior to the occurrence of the primary, Bellamy had gathered roughly $700,000 in campaign contributions. Spano had collected $160,000, but his outstripped the $30,000 in cash that he had on hand. Polling as of this date also indicated that Bellamy had a greater level of name recognition than Spano. Results Bellamy won every county in the state except for two: Clinton County and Sparrow's home county of Westchester.Lynn Frank 1990-09-12 Bellamy Is Easy Winner In Race for Comptroller The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/12/nyregion/bellamy-is-easy-winner-in-race-for-comptroller.html 2023-05-30 0362-4331 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530014902/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/12/nyregion/bellamy-is-easy-winner-in-race-for-comptroller.html live Democratic Party Primary Results 99% Reporting 1990-09-13 THE 1990 ELECTIONS; Primary Results: Setting the Stage for November The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/13/us/the-1990-elections-primary-results-setting-the-stage-for-november.html 2023-05-30 0362-4331 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530014859/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/13/us/the-1990-elections-primary-results-setting-the-stage-for-november.html live Lynn Frank 1990-09-12 Bellamy Is Easy Winner In Race for Comptroller The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/12/nyregion/bellamy-is-easy-winner-in-race-for-comptroller.html 2023-05-30 0362-4331 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530014902/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/12/nyregion/bellamy-is-easy-winner-in-race-for-comptroller.html live Carol Bellamy Democratic Party (United States) 241,737 71.0% Andrew J. Spano Democratic Party (United States) 98,146 29.0% 339883 100.00% General election Candidates Edward V. Regan, Incumbent Comptroller and former Erie County Executive (Republican) Carol Bellamy, former President of the New York City Council (Democrat) Donna M. Kearney (Right to Life) Vicki Kirkland (Libertarian) Aaron Ruby (Socialist Workers) Emmy Gay (New Alliance) Voter turnout Regan was carried to victory on the backs of Suburban and Upstate voters, which turned out in stronger numbers as a result of the 2 billion dollar environmental bond act. Further, turnout among upstate voters was roughly 55% of eligible voters, while turnout among eligible voters in New York City was only 36%.Sack Kevin 1990-11-05 THE 1990 CAMPAIGN; Low New York Voter Turnout Seen The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/05/nyregion/the-1990-campaign-low-new-york-voter-turnout-seen.html 2023-05-30 0362-4331 2023-05-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20230530014857/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/05/nyregion/the-1990-campaign-low-new-york-voter-turnout-seen.html live Results 1990 New York State Comptroller Election1990 Comptroller General Election Results https://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?fips=36&year=1990&f=0&off=10&elect=0 live May 5, 2023 uselectionatlas May 29, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230529222424/https://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS/state.php?fips=36&year=1990&f=0&off=10&elect=0 Our Campaigns - NY Comptroller Race - Nov 06, 1990 https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=84247 2023-05-29 www.ourcampaigns.com 2021-01-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20210119212651/https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=84247 live Republican Party (United States) Edward Regan (incumbent) 1,942,911 49.24% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Carol Bellamy 1,841,826 46.68% N/A New York State Right to Life Party Donna M. Kearney 116,743 2.96% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Vicki Kirkland 17,093 0.43% N/A New Alliance Party Emmy Gay 15,752 0.40% N/A Socialist Workers Party (United States) Aaron Ruby 11,118 0.28% N/A 3,945,443 100.00% See also 1986 New York Comptroller election1990 1994 References New York State Comptroller elections collapsed autocollapse 1990 Comptroller New York