California Lieutenant Governor winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundEntrepreneur
EducationSanta Clara University (graduated 1991)
Notable personal detailsDavid Fennell is a Republican candidate for California lieutenant governor in 2026. He is an entrepreneur and has described founding several technology companies and later expanding into the music business. He has said he graduated from Santa Clara University in 1991 and earned a master’s degree in Asian Studies from the University of San Francisco’s Center for the Pacific Rim after studying Chinese in Beijing. He is married to Na Fennell.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes policies to make California more business‑friendly by bringing jobs back, reducing regulatory barriers and government waste, and lowering taxes to retain and attract businesses. His campaign materials prioritize economic growth, coordination with local leaders, and cutting costs that burden businesses and residents.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate has not publicly stated a clear position on abortion or completed major questionnaires on the issue; public candidate materials and profiles show no explicit policy statement committing to a pro-choice or pro-life stance. Available voter guides and candidate surveys list him as not responding or do not record a definitive position.
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Climate & Energy
Emphasizes forest management (thinning) and expanding water storage to protect communities and agriculture, and prioritizes jobs and economic development; campaign materials do not present specific climate mitigation policies such as emissions targets, carbon pricing, or explicit support for major clean-energy legislation.
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