California Lieutenant Governor winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleCivil rights lawyer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundCivil rights lawyer
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley
Notable personal detailsOliver Ma is a Democratic candidate for California lieutenant governor in 2026. He is a civil rights lawyer and identifies as a democratic socialist. His campaign highlights work on tenant and immigrant rights and cites education at UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School.
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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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