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.

 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
Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer (2019–present) (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)
Michael Tubbs, former mayor of Stockton (2017–2021)

 Filed paperwork 
Mike Schaefer, member of the California State Board of Equalization (2019–present) and perennial candidate

Withdrawn
Steven Bradford, former state senator from the 35th district (2016–2024) (endorsed Fiona Ma, running for insurance commissioner)

 Republican Party 
 Declared 
David Fennell, entrepreneur and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018 and 2022
Gloria Romero, former majority leader of the California Senate (2005–2008) from the 24th district (2001–2010)

 Filed paperwork 
Brian Dahle, former member of the California State Senate from the 1st district and nominee for governor of California in 2022

 Withdrawn 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

Primary election
Endorsements

Polling

 Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error BrianDahle(R) FionaMa(D) GloriaRomero(R) MichaelTubbs(D) Other UndecidedTulchin ResearchJanuary 29 – February 4, 2026800 (LV)± 3.5%20%18%10%5%13%34%

 References 

 Other websites 

Official campaign websites

 Steven Bradford (D) for Lieutenant Governor
 Brian Dahle (R) for Lieutenant Governor
 Josh Fryday (D) for Lieutenant Governor
 Janelle Kellman (D) for Lieutenant Governor
 Fiona Ma (D) for Lieutenant Governor
 David Serpa (R) for Lieutenant Governor 
 Michael Tubbs (D) for Lieutenant Governor

Category:2026 elections in the United States
Category:2026 in California