Josh Fryday
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor in California
California Lieutenant Governor winner?
$100.6K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
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1.4%chance to win
$100.6KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleFormer Council Member
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
Age45 years old (Feb 8, 1981)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley — B.A., Political Science (2003)
Notable personal detailsJosh Matthew Fryday is an American attorney, former U.S. Navy JAG officer, and public official who has served as California’s Chief Service Officer (California Volunteers/GO-Serve) since 2019. He previously served on the Novato City Council (2015–2019), including as mayor in 2018. He earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley and a J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law. In 2025 he announced his candidacy for California lieutenant governor in the 2026 election cycle.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding refundable tax credits for low-income workers (California Earned Income Tax Credit) and backed using tax changes—such as closing corporate/wealthy investor loopholes—to fund those expansions. Emphasizes anti-poverty tax policy and targeted tax relief for working families rather than broad tax cuts.
Climate & Energy
Supports accelerating California’s clean energy transition with policies to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045, streamline permitting and environmental review for clean energy projects, expand workforce training for green jobs, and protect coastal and natural resources.
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Public Safety & Guns
Josh Fryday has condemned gun violence and emphasized supporting communities and statewide resources in response to shootings. His campaign materials discuss public safety themes broadly (community support, service pathways) but do not set out specific gun-policy proposals (e.g., background checks, assault weapons bans, red flag laws) as of the available sources.
Latest News
Josh Fryday is in the news as a candidate for California lieutenant governor, with the race now in its final stretch before the primary. He has been outlining his positions on housing, education, the environment, and economic competitiveness, and he is set to appear in a pre-primary forum with other candidates. The coverage suggests he is trying to make his case to voters on how he would use the office’s influence over state boards and commissions.
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