Gloria Romero
Lost the 2026 race for California Lieutenant Governor.
Born 1955
- Last margin
- −30.3
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
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- Born
- 1955 · Barstow, California
- Education
- California State University, Long Beach; University of California, Riverside
- On the ballot as
- former Democratic majority leader of the California Senate (2005–2008) from the 24th district (2001–2010)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Romero has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Romero won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | California Lieutenant Governor | General | Lost | Fiona Ma (D) | 34.9% | D+30.3 | D+20.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Romero’s races
The 2026 general average had Romero behind by 14.1; Romero lost by 30.3.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 1 poll | D+14.1 | D+30.3 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: California Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Romero has run against
- Fiona Ma (D) · 2026 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: California Secretary of State (unofficial)
How we know Romero
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q5571451
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET