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California · California Lieutenant Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Gloria Romero

RepublicanTop two

Former Democratic majority leader of the California Senate (2005–2008) from the 24th district (2001–2010)

2026 race · California Lieutenant Governor

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Fiona Ma● Gloria Romero
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Background

Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
3 (3 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in California, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2006

    State Senate · SD-24 Nov 7, 2006

    D · 74.1% · 92,498 votes

    Won
  2. 2002

    State Senate · SD-24 Nov 5, 2002

    D · 71.3% · 79,227 votes

    Won
  3. 2000

    State Assembly · AD-49 Nov 7, 2000

    D · 100.0% · 62,015 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026