California Lieutenant Governor winner?
General Election
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Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationB.A., University of California, Berkeley (2019)
Notable personal detailsOliver Ma is a civil rights attorney and 2026 candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California. His campaign emphasizes immigrant and tenant rights, housing affordability, and other progressive priorities. He has described himself as a Democratic Socialist and has run statewide in the June 2, 2026 primary election.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding public programs and investments—housing affordability, single-payer healthcare, universal childcare, free public transit—and using public funds and divestment strategies to fund priorities so tax dollars deliver visible results for working families.
Healthcare
Supports implementing single-payer healthcare in California to guarantee free, high-quality care including mental health and dental for all residents.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strong protections for immigrant families, including holding ICE accountable, shutting down for‑profit detention centers, and supporting community rapid‑response networks to prevent deportations and illegal raids. The campaign emphasizes defending immigrants’ rights and keeping families together as a core priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports a Green New Deal–style agenda for California that would end new fossil fuel wells, expand clean energy jobs, and invest in wildfire prevention, water security, and sustainable agriculture. Advocates for large public investment in climate resilience and a transition away from fossil fuels. Supports policies to expand public transit and reduce pollution through state-led programs.
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