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]
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Candidates
editDemocratic Party
editDeclared
edit- Steven Bradford, state senator from the 35th district (2016–present)[3]
- Janelle Kellman, Sausalito city councilor (2020–present)[4]
- Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer (2019–present) (previously ran for governor)[5]
- Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton (2017–2021)[6]
References
edit- ^ "Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in 2026 California governor's race". Los Angeles Times. April 24, 2023. 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.
- ^ Bajko, Matthew (December 13, 2023). "Out Sausalito councilmember Kellman runs for CA lt. gov". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Bollag, Sophia (April 25, 2023). "Former California Controller Betty Yee says she will run to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Contreras, Russell (July 17, 2024). "Progressive hero seeks political comeback in California". Axios. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
External links
edit- Official campaign websites