Lieutenant Governor · California

Incumbent: Eleni Kounalakis (Democratic) · Open seat (incumbent term-limited) · Certified for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

Gloria Romero

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Fiona Ma

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Where they stand: Romero vs. Ma

Romero

Ma

Fiona Ma: as a former Speaker pro Tempore of the California State Assembly (District 12, 2006–2012), see California Legislative Information: authored bills and floor votes archive (official).

Gloria Romero: as a former California Senate Majority Leader (District 24, 2001–2010) and State Assemblymember (1998–2001), see California Legislative Information: authored bills and floor votes archive (official).