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Josh Fryday

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Democrat

Josh Fryday

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California Lieutenant Governor winner?

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NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Overview

Current roleFormer Council Member

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyLiberal Democrat

Age45 years old (Feb 8, 1981)

GenderMale

LocationCalifornia

BackgroundAttorney

EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley (BA)

Notable personal detailsJosh Matthew Fryday is an American attorney and Democratic politician who has served as California's Chief Service Officer (a cabinet-level role in the Governor's Office) since 2019, leading California Volunteers and statewide service initiatives. He previously served on the Novato City Council (2015–2019) and was mayor of Novato in 2018. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Judge Advocate General's Corps officer from 2009 to 2013. Fryday is a candidate for California lieutenant governor in the 2026 election.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports expanding refundable tax credits for low-income workers (California Earned Income Tax Credit) and backed using tax changes—such as closing corporate/wealthy investor loopholes—to fund those expansions. Emphasizes anti-poverty tax policy and targeted tax relief for working families rather than broad tax cuts.

Climate & Energy

Supports accelerating California’s clean energy transition with policies to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045, streamline permitting and environmental review for clean energy projects, expand workforce training for green jobs, and protect coastal and natural resources.

Public Safety & Guns

Josh Fryday has condemned gun violence and emphasized supporting communities and statewide resources in response to shootings. His campaign materials discuss public safety themes broadly (community support, service pathways) but do not set out specific gun-policy proposals (e.g., background checks, assault weapons bans, red flag laws) as of the available sources.

Endorsements

California Lieutenant Governor winner?

Endorsers of Josh Fryday for California Lieutenant Governor winner?

Betty Yee

Elected official

Betty Yee endorsed Josh Fryday for California lieutenant governor.

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Gavin Newsom

Elected official

Gavin Newsom endorsed Josh Fryday for California lieutenant governor.

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