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Fiona Ma

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Fiona Ma

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California Lieutenant Governor winner?

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NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Overview

Current roleTreasurer

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age60 years old (Mar 4, 1966)

GenderFemale

LocationCalifornia

BackgroundPolitician

EducationRochester Institute of Technology — B.S. Accounting

Notable personal detailsFiona Ma is an American politician and certified public accountant who has served as California’s 34th State Treasurer since January 7, 2019, after being elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022. She previously served on the California Board of Equalization (2015–2019), in the California State Assembly (2006–2012), and on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors (2002–2006). She holds degrees in accounting, taxation, and business administration and has been a licensed CPA in California since 1992.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Fiona Ma supports tax incentives and credits to promote housing, manufacturing, and economic development and seeks to collect unpaid taxes from underground economic activity. She has publicly opposed a wealth tax and increases in the top state income-tax rate (including opposition to Proposition 30). Her record emphasizes targeted tax incentives and fiscal management rather than broad tax hikes on high earners.

Immigration & Border

Supports immigrant families and rejects policies of fear, intimidation, and family separation; expresses solidarity with California’s immigrant communities and emphasizes opportunity and dignity for immigrant families. Positions focus on protecting immigrant families and opposing aggressive enforcement tactics in the state context.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports abortion rights and has backed efforts to protect and codify reproductive freedom in California while opposing restrictive bans. Has received endorsements from pro–abortion-rights organizations and participated in state activities that funded and supported reproductive health providers.

Climate & Energy

Supports large-scale clean energy investment and financing programs to decarbonize buildings and accelerate adoption of electric appliances, heat pumps, solar plus storage, and EV chargers; chairs state clean-energy financing authorities and promotes green bonds and energy-efficiency loan programs. Endorses California targets for 100% clean electricity by 2045 and expands state financing to support equitable building decarbonization and clean-technology manufacturing.

Public Safety & Guns

Fiona Ma has supported state firearm safety legislation that restricts sale of guns that can be easily converted into automatic weapons and has recorded official support for recent California gun-safety bills. Her public positions indicate support for targeted firearm restrictions and regulatory measures while serving as state treasurer and in official bill positions.

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