New York Republican State Committee for failing to give him financial support and nearly quit the race. Democratic primary Candidates Nominated Thomas DiNapoli, incumbent Comptroller Withdrew Geeta Rankoth (removed from ballot) Republican primary Candidates Nominated Bob Antonacci, Onondaga County Comptroller and candidate for New York Attorney General in 2010 Declined Rob Astorino, Westchester County Executive (running for Governor) Christopher Jacobs, Erie County Clerk and former Secretary of State of New York Harry Wilson, businessman and nominee for Comptroller in 2010 Major Third Parties Besides the Democratic and Republican parties, the Conservative, Green, Independence and Working Families parties are qualified New York parties. These parties have automatic ballot access. Conservative Candidates Nominated Robert Antonacci, Republican nominee Green Candidates Nominated Theresa Portelli, nominee for Mayor of Albany in 2013 and former Albany City school board member Independence Candidates Nominated Thomas DiNapoli, incumbent Comptroller Working Families Candidates Nominated Thomas DiNapoli, incumbent Comptroller Minor third parties Any candidate not among the six qualified New York parties (Democratic, Republican, Conservative, Green, Independence and Working Families) must petition their way onto the ballot; they do not face primary elections. Independent nominating petitions began collecting signatures on July 8 and were due to the state by August 19. Libertarian Candidates Nominated John Clifton, perennial candidate Stop Common Core Candidates Nominated Robert Antonacci, Republican nominee Women's Equality Candidates Nominated Thomas DiNapoli, incumbent Comptroller General election Polling Results References 2014 New York (state) elections