See also: 2026 United States lieutenant gubernatorial elections
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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. Candidates must declare by March 6 with primaries being held on June 2.
Candidates
Democratic Party
Declared
- Steven Bradford, former state senator from the 35th district (2016–2024)
- Janelle Kellman, Sausalito city councilor (2020–present)
- Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer (2019–present) (previously ran for governor)
- Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton (2017–2021)
References
- 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.
- 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.
External links
Official campaign websites
- Steven Bradford (D) for Lieutenant Governor
- Brian Dahle (R) for Lieutenant Governor
- Janelle Kellman (D) for Lieutenant Governor
- Fiona Ma (D) for Lieutenant Governor
- Michael Tubbs (D) for Lieutenant Governor
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