2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election

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Incumbent Lieutenant Governor

Eleni Kounalakis
Democratic



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]

  1. ^ "Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis announces early bid in 2026 California governor's race". Los Angeles Times. April 24, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Dates and Deadlines". Close the Gap California. Retrieved May 27, 2024.