Lieutenant Governor Candidate Statements

Assumes the office and duties of Governor in the case of impeachment, death, resignation, removal from office, or absence from the state.
Serves as president of the State Senate and has a tie-breaking vote.
Chairs the Commission for Economic Development; is a member of the State Lands Commission, and the Ocean Protection Council; and sits on the boards of the California university systems.

Janelle Kellman | DEMOCRATIC

Janelle Kellman is a climate risk expert, local community leader, and disaster preparedness non-profit executive focused on solving the high cost-of-living crisis facing California. As an environmental lawyer with climate risk expertise, Janelle founded the Center for Sea Rise Solutions to help governments and local communities reduce economic risk from wildfires, flooding, and extreme weather—instead of passing on the costs of disasters to taxpayers. As a local community leader and Mayor of Sausalito, Janelle has led responses to flooding, sea level rise, and wildfires—securing millions of dollars to strengthen local infrastructure, which led to lower homeowner insurance premiums. Rather than waiting for someone else to act on homelessness, as Mayor, she declared a state of emergency for a local encampment and led a humanitarian response to move people into housing. Local homelessness has since dropped by more than half. California's Lieutenant Governor helps direct educational, environmental, and economic policy statewide. Janelle will: 1. Use her climate expertise to cut electricity bills in half over the next decade by changing how fire prevention is funded; 2. Invest in disaster-preparedness programs to stabilize the insurance market; and 3. Expand vocational and career-aligned education in our community colleges so that every student can contribute to California's climate tech, housing, service, and skilled trades. Resulting in cutting electricity bills, slashing home insurance costs, and making community colleges free for all California residents. JanelleKellman.com

PO Box 1688
Sausalito, CA 94965
E-mail: janelle@janellekellman.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janellekellmanforltg
Facebook: https://facebook.com/janellekellmanforltg

Michael Tubbs | DEMOCRATIC

I'm running for Lieutenant Governor to make California more affordable and prove that government can deliver results, not just make promises. I grew up poor, raised by a single mom. My family and community taught me resilience and service—values that helped me attend Stanford and be elected Mayor of Stockton at the age of 26. I took office when Stockton was in crisis—just years after bankruptcy. Working with our community, I charted a new path. Thanks to partnerships with police, we cut homicides by 40% and achieved the state's largest decline in officer-involved shootings. Unemployment hit near record lows. Stockton was named the state's second most fiscally healthy city. I launched a guaranteed income pilot that lifted people out of poverty and has been emulated by over 150 cities. California faces serious challenges: too much talk, and not enough action. As Lieutenant Governor, I'll focus relentlessly on affordability: I'll fight to lower the cost of higher education—whether vocational programs or college. I'll introduce outside-the-box ideas to build affordable housing so Californians can stay in the state we love. And I'll champion proven solutions like guaranteed income programs to end poverty and prevent homelessness. I'll use the office to drive accountability and accelerate solutions that work. I'm honored to have the endorsements of SEIU California, California Working Families Party, and leaders across the state who believe California needs leaders who know how to govern—and deliver. My vision is simple: a California that works for everyone. michaeltubbsforca.com

E-mail: info@michaeltubbsforca.com
Instagram: instagram.com/michaeldtubbs
Facebook: facebook.com/stocktontubbs

Ebie Lynch | REPUBLICAN

Advocate, Veteran, Nurse. California First! (Learn more) www.ebielynchforcalifornia.com

6261 Hazel Ave. #2943
Orangevale, CA 95662
Tel: (916) 243-5448
E-mail: elynch@ebielynchforcalifornia.com
Facebook: ebielynch4caltgov
Instagram: ebielynch

Alice Stek | PEACE AND FREEDOM

Physician, educator, and socialist. In my ongoing 32-year career as an OBGYN and HIV specialist within California's failing healthcare system, I'm continuously affirmed that socialism is the only cure for capitalism. Let's build a California for the People, not the billionaires! Vote Socialist and support the Left Unity Slate!

333 Washington Blvd. #355
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Tel: (323) 487-0931
E-mail: alicestek4ca@gmail.com
www.alicestek4ca.com
Instagram: alicestek4ca

David Fennell | REPUBLICAN

Hi California! David Fennell is running for Lieutenant Governor to restore the state's greatness! California has always symbolized the American Dream, but over the past 20 years, we've seen that dream slip away due to failed leadership in Sacramento. We need new solutions, not more of the same. Why can't we build affordable homes, start new businesses, or provide for our families? Why are tech companies leaving for Texas, movies being filmed overseas, and our farmers struggling for water? Our streets are unsafe, and our forests are burning. The problem is clear: bad leadership. As your Lieutenant Governor, I will take action. I'll lead audits to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Sacramento, ensuring your tax dollars are spent wisely. I'll work on the State Lands Commission and other boards to ensure farmers get the water they need and to manage our resources, preventing and rebuilding from wildfires. I'll fight for quality education that prepares our students for California's future. With my background in business, farming, and tech, I'm ready to bring a real-world approach to Sacramento and lead California back to prosperity. Vote for David Fennell for Lieutenant Governor! I won't let you down! Learn more at https://www.fennellforcalifornia.com

500 Capitol Mall, Suite 2350
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 305-6361
E-mail: dave@fennellforcalifornia.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FennellForCalifornia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fennellforcalifornia

Josh Fryday | DEMOCRATIC

I'm a Navy veteran, former mayor, and a Member of the Governor's Cabinet. I'm a dad with three kids in public school, married to a second grade public school teacher—and proud to be the only candidate endorsed by both unions representing California's teachers and educators. I'm running because we need a new generation of Democrats to be tougher and stronger—to stop Donald Trump and greedy corporations hurting Californians. As a JAG Officer in the Navy, I stood up for the Rule of Law, defended detainees, and testified before Congress against human rights abuses at Guantanamo Bay. As the only veteran running, I have the experience to lead California's fight against Trump's misuse of our national guard and military—and protect our families, neighbors, and democracy from Trump's ICE army. On the Coastal Commission and State Lands Commission, I will stop Trump and Big Oil from new off-shore oil drilling. By doubling our production of clean energy, we'll cut pollution and reduce energy costs to save you money. Born and raised in California, my family moved 17 times before I graduated high school. Our housing and cost of living crisis is personal to me. I will take on the tough fights career politicians won't—to protect our democracy and make California more affordable for working families like mine. I'd be honored to have your vote. Learn more about my housing, energy, and jobs plans for California at www.joshfryday.com.

Tel: (916) 550-3398
E-mail: Josh@JoshFryday.com
Instagram: @josh_fryday
YouTube: @josh_fryday

Tim Myers | DEMOCRATIC

I'm Tim Myers, President of Californians For Climate Change, a co-founder and former member of the multi-platinum band OneRepublic, and a creator behind 16 gold and platinum albums. I studied at Harvard and have spent my life at the intersection of creativity, activism, and public service. As an activist, I've led anti-Trump and anti-ICE protest rallies across California. I've stood on the front lines while snipers were aimed and rubber bullets were fired. I put my life on the line because I believe in justice, equality, and the power of people rising together. I grew up poor and went on to build Palladium Records, creating hundreds of jobs and opportunities for artists and working families. Today, I'm a husband and father of two girls, and my fight is deeply personal. I want my children and every California family to inherit a state that is safe, affordable, and full of possibility. I'm running on a people first platform focused on affordability, cleaning up homelessness, bringing tech jobs back, lowering costs, reducing crime, and raising wages. I proudly helped pass Proposition 28, expanding music and arts education in our public schools. I have taken zero PAC money because public service should never be bought. Career politicians have lost touch. Corruption must end. My viral message has reached over 16 million Californians ready for change. I won't watch more families get pushed out. Together, we rise and take back California for future generations and working families statewide.

TikTok: timmyersmusic
Instagram: timmyersofficial

Fiona Ma | DEMOCRATIC

California stands at a crossroads in America's history. We need clear-eyed, proven leaders willing to stand tall and fight on behalf of every Californian. Defending California's values and people—especially women and immigrants—will be my top priority as your Lieutenant Governor. I'm the daughter of immigrants and there's no place for fear or intimidation in our state. I'll protect birthright citizenship from Trump's attacks, and hold ICE accountable for excessive violence. I've spent my life in public service standing up for women. As California State Treasurer, I funded reproductive health, birth control, and cancer screenings when Trump cut Title X funding. As Assemblywoman, I chaired the Select Committee on Domestic Violence to protect survivors. The Lieutenant Governor serves on the Coastal Commission and Boards of UC and CSU. I will fight Trump's plan to reopen offshore drilling, while defending universities and protecting academic freedom. I'll vote to freeze tuition so middle-class families can afford college. My mother was a public school teacher. That's why I'm committed to delivering a quality education to every California student. We live in an unprecedented moment—and California must chart the path forward—a future that embraces a shared belief in a better California for all. Join us, California Professional Firefighters, California Federation of Teachers, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Building Trades, Carpenters, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and more than 30 labor unions in our campaign at www.fionama.com. I love California and I humbly ask for your vote for Lieutenant Governor.

1032 Irving Street, #908
San Francisco, CA 94122
E-mail: Fiona@FionaMa.com
www.fionama.com Facebook: Facebook.com/CA.FionaMa

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