2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Incumbent Democrat Eleni Kounalakis is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office; she is instead running for state treasurer. Candidates must declare by March 6 with primaries being held on June 2.

Candidates

Democratic Party

Declared

Josh Fryday, chief service officer for governor Gavin Newsom and former mayor of Novato
Janelle Kellman, former mayor of Sausalito and founder of The Center for Sea Rise Solutions
Jeyson Lopez, customer service consultant
Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer (2019Ã¢ÂÂpresent) (previously ran for governor)
Oliver Ma, civil rights attorney, immigrant and tenant rights advocate
Tim Myers, musician and record producer (previously ran for CA-41)
Abdul Sikder, San Francisco State University professor
Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton (2017Ã¢ÂÂ2021)

Withdrawn

Steven Bradford, former state senator from the 35th district (2016Ã¢ÂÂ2024) (endorsed Fiona Ma, running for insurance commissioner)

Republican Party

Declared

David Collenberg, farmer and business owner
David Fennell, entrepreneur and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018 and 2022
Ebie Lynch, nurse
Gloria Romero, former Democratic majority leader of the California Senate (2005Ã¢ÂÂ2008) from the 24th district (2001Ã¢ÂÂ2010)
Skip Shelton, defense technology executive

Withdrawn

David Serpa, businessman and runner-up for in 2024 (ran for governor)

No party preference

Declared

Rakesh Christian, business owner, candidate for mayor of Antioch in 2024
Sean Collinson, mediator

Peace and Freedom Party

Declared

Alice Stek, obstetrician-gynecologist

Primary election

Endorsements

Polling

Results

Notes

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References

External links

Official campaign websites