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)
- Josh Fryday, chief service officer for governor Gavin Newsom and former mayor of Novato
- 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)
Potential
- Toni Atkins, former President pro tempore of the California Senate (2018–2024) from the 39th district (2016–2024) and former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2012–2016) from the 78th district (2010–2016) (currently running for governor)
Republican Party
Declared
- David Serpa, businessman and runner-up for California's 39th congressional district in 2024
Potential
- Gloria Romero, former Democratic state senator from the 35th district (2001–2010) and candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2010
Primary election
Endorsements
References
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
