California Lieutenant Governor winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
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.)
Notable personal detailsJoshua M. Fryday is an American attorney, U.S. Navy veteran, and Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California. He has served as California’s Chief Service Officer in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom since 2019, leading California Volunteers and statewide service initiatives. Fryday previously served on the Novato City Council and was mayor of Novato. He earned a B.A. and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and served in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
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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.
News
Josh Fryday is in the news as one of the candidates in California’s lieutenant governor race. Recent coverage focuses on the candidates’ plans for housing, education, the environment, and economic competitiveness, and on how the office can influence major state boards and commissions. The reporting does not highlight a major new development specific to Fryday, but places him in the middle of the active race.
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