Janelle Kellman
California Lieutenant Governor winner?
$98.7K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationYale University (B.A., History)
Notable personal detailsJanelle Kellman is an American attorney and former local government official from Sausalito, California. She served on the Sausalito City Council and was selected by the council as mayor in 2022. She founded the Center for Sea Rise Solutions and has described her work as focused on climate risk, disaster preparedness, and coastal resilience. She is a Democratic candidate for California lieutenant governor in 2026.
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Positions
Healthcare
Janelle Kellman emphasizes improving mental health programs to address homelessness and support children as part of her affordability and public-safety priorities, but her campaign materials and available interviews do not set out a broader, detailed position on health care policy (for example, on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare for All, or a public option).
Immigration & Border
The candidate has spoken about protecting Californians’ rights in the face of federal immigration enforcement actions and said she will push for accountability and defend the rule of law. Public materials show engagement on preventing aggressive ICE operations in California but do not outline a comprehensive immigration policy such as pathways to citizenship or asylum reforms.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes active climate action focused on coastal resilience, wildfire prevention, and investments in long-term water and climate infrastructure. Her campaign and prior public roles highlight securing funding for sea-level rise adaptation, running a nonprofit on coastal resilience, and prioritizing wildfire prevention and water storage/recycling. Positions emphasize climate risk management and clean-economy job creation rather than opposing fossil-fuel regulation or promoting climate skepticism.
News
Janelle Kellman is in the news because she is a candidate in California’s upcoming primary election. The latest coverage focuses on the approaching registration deadline before the June 2 vote and notes that eligible voters can still register and vote through same-day conditional registration. The primary will help narrow the field in races including governor and lieutenant governor.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Janelle Kellman for California Lieutenant Governor winner?
Bay Area Reporter
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Bay Area Reporter endorsed Janelle Kellman for California lieutenant governor.
Bay Area Reporter
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Bay Area Reporter editorial endorsed Janelle Kellman for lieutenant governor.
East Bay Action Project
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East Bay Action Project endorsed Janelle Kellman for lieutenant governor.
San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco Chronicle editorial board endorsed Janelle Kellman for California lieutenant governor.
progressive groups
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Progressive groups endorsed Janelle Kellman in the 2026 California lieutenant governor race.
organizations that seek to elect more women
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Organizations that seek to elect more women endorsed Janelle Kellman in the 2026 California lieutenant governor race.
Stonewall Democratic Club
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Stonewall Democratic Club endorsed Janelle Kellman for California lieutenant governor.
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