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, former mayor of Novato and aide to governor Gavin Newsom[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]
Republican Party
[edit]Declared
[edit]- David Serpa, businessman and runner-up for California's 39th congressional district in 2024[8][9]
Potential
[edit]- Gloria Romero, former Democratic state senator from the 35th district (2001–2010) and candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2010[10]
Primary election
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Fiona Ma (D)
State legislators
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, state assemblymember from the 4th district (2016–present)[11]
- Robert Garcia, state assemblymember from the 50th district (2024–present)[11]
- Mark Gonzalez, state assemblymember from the 54th district (2024–present)[11]
Michael Tubbs (D)
U.S. senators
- Laphonza Butler, California (2023–2024)[12]
U.S. representatives
- Sam Liccardo, CA-16 (2025–present)[12]
- Lateefah Simon, CA-12 (2025–present)[12]
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.
- ^ "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