2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office; she is instead running for governor.[1] Candidates must declare by March 6 with primaries being held on June 2.[2]
Candidates
[edit]Democratic Party
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Steven Bradford, former state senator from the 35th district (2016–2024)[3]
- Josh Fryday, chief service officer for governor Gavin Newsom and former mayor of Novato[4]
- Janelle Kellman, Sausalito city councilor (2020–present)[5]
- Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer (2019–present) (previously ran for governor)[6]
- Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton (2017–2021)[7]
Potential
[edit]- Toni Atkins, former President pro tempore of the California Senate (2018–2024) from the 39th district (2016–2024) and former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2012–2016) from the 78th district (2010–2016) (currently running for governor)[8]
Republican Party
[edit]Declared
[edit]- David Serpa, businessman and runner-up for California's 39th congressional district in 2024[9][10]
Potential
[edit]- Gloria Romero, former Democratic state senator from the 35th district (2001–2010) and candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2010[11]
Primary election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Fiona Ma (D)
State legislators
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, state assemblymember from the 4th district (2016–present)[12]
- Robert Garcia, state assemblymember from the 50th district (2024–present)[12]
- Mark Gonzalez, state assemblymember from the 54th district (2024–present)[12]
Michael Tubbs (D)
U.S. senators
- Laphonza Butler, California (2023–2024)[13]
U.S. representatives
- Sam Liccardo, CA-16 (2025–present)[13]
- Lateefah Simon, CA-12 (2025–present)[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Mehta, Seema (April 24, 2023). "Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in 2026 California governor's race". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Dates and Deadlines". Close the Gap California. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Korte, Lara (April 15, 2024). "State Sen. Steven Bradford launches 2026 campaign for California lieutenant governor". Politico.
- ^ Cadelago, Christopher (March 5, 2025). "Newsom's 'Sargent Shriver' running for California lieutenant governor". Politico. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ Bajko, Matthew (December 13, 2023). "Out Sausalito councilmember Kellman runs for CA lt. gov". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Flores, Hilda (June 2, 2023). "State Treasurer Fiona Ma formally announces bid for CA lieutenant governor". KCRA-TV. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ Contreras, Russell (July 17, 2024). "Progressive hero seeks political comeback in California". Axios. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ Gardiner, Dustin; Jones, Blake (March 10, 2025). "Aftershocks from a possible Harris run". Politico. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ "California Secretary of State - CalAccess - Campaign Finance". cal-access.sos.ca.gov. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ https://x.com/Serpa4Congress/status/1895642255198994626
- ^ Gardiner, Dustin; Jones, Blake (February 3, 2025). "Don't call it a sanctuary city". Politico. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
Former California Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero...is considering a run for lieutenant governor in 2026, Playbook has learned.
- ^ a b c Jones, Blake; Gardiner, Dustin (February 20, 2025). "Can Valadao avoid his health care Kryptonite?". Politico. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c Gardiner, Dustin; Jones, Blake (February 5, 2025). "Rob Bonta is keeping his day job". Politico. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites