SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Republican Candidate for New York State Comptroller Joe Hernandez says he will focus on fraud and abuse if he’s elected. He said his immigrant background helps him understand how the average citizen in the state feels about the economy.

Hernandez is running against incumbent Thomas DiNapoli, a Democrat, for the job. The two of them will appear on the ballot in the 2026 Midterm Election on Nov. 3.