Educator challenges incumbent for Nevada state controller

Republican Nevada State Controller Andy Matthews is seeking reelection this November as the state’s independent fiscal watchdog, while his challenger, Democrat Michael MacDougall, hopes a blue wave will help launch him to victory. The state controller is responsible for administering the state’s accounting system, conducting state audits, settling

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 971

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Republican Nevada State Controller Andy Matthews is seeking reelection this November as the state’s independent fiscal watchdog, while his challenger, Democrat Michael MacDougall, hopes a blue wave will help launch him to victory.

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The state controller is responsible for administering the state’s accounting system, conducting state audits, settling claims against the …

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