2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:	2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Country:	California
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	yes
Previous Election:	2022 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Previous Year:	2022
Next Election:	2030 California lieutenant gubernatorial election
Next Year:	2030
Election Date:	November 3, 2026
Lieutenant Governor
Before Election:	Eleni Kounalakis
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

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

Democratic Party

Declared

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

Web site: 2023-04-24 . Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in 2026 California governor's race . 2024-05-27 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
Web site: Dates and Deadlines . 2024-05-27 . Close the Gap California . en-US.
News: Korte . Lara . April 15, 2024 . State Sen. Steven Bradford launches 2026 campaign for California lieutenant governor . POLITICO.
News: . August 6, 2024 . Out Sausalito councilmember Kellman runs for CA lt. gov. Bajko, Matthew . December 13, 2023 .
News: Bollag . Sophia . Former California Controller Betty Yee says she will run to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 . 2024-05-27 . San Francisco Chronicle . en.
Web site: Contreras . Russell . Progressive hero seeks political comeback in California . . 17 July 2024 . 17 July 2024.

External links

Official campaign websites