California Lieutenant Governor winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundEnvironmental lawyer
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EducationYale University — B.A. in History
Notable personal detailsJanelle Kellman is an environmental lawyer and climate risk executive who ran as a Democratic candidate for California lieutenant governor in 2026. She served on the Sausalito City Council and was selected by the council as mayor of Sausalito for 2022. Her work has focused on climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and local governance.
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Positions
Healthcare
Janelle Kellman emphasizes improving mental health programs to address homelessness and support children as part of her affordability and public-safety priorities, but her campaign materials and available interviews do not set out a broader, detailed position on health care policy (for example, on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare for All, or a public option).
Immigration & Border
The candidate has spoken about protecting Californians’ rights in the face of federal immigration enforcement actions and said she will push for accountability and defend the rule of law. Public materials show engagement on preventing aggressive ICE operations in California but do not outline a comprehensive immigration policy such as pathways to citizenship or asylum reforms.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes active climate action focused on coastal resilience, wildfire prevention, and investments in long-term water and climate infrastructure. Her campaign and prior public roles highlight securing funding for sea-level rise adaptation, running a nonprofit on coastal resilience, and prioritizing wildfire prevention and water storage/recycling. Positions emphasize climate risk management and clean-economy job creation rather than opposing fossil-fuel regulation or promoting climate skepticism.
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