Oliver Ma
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor in California
California Lieutenant Governor winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCivil rights lawyer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundCivil rights lawyer
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EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 2024)
Notable personal detailsOliver Ma is a civil rights lawyer and a 2026 candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California. He has worked on immigrant-rights matters, including litigation against ICE, and has been affiliated with the ACLU of Southern California. In the June 2, 2026 California primary election, he ran as a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding public programs and investments—housing affordability, single-payer healthcare, universal childcare, free public transit—and using public funds and divestment strategies to fund priorities so tax dollars deliver visible results for working families.
Healthcare
Supports implementing single-payer healthcare in California to guarantee free, high-quality care including mental health and dental for all residents.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports strong protections for immigrant families, including holding ICE accountable, shutting down for‑profit detention centers, and supporting community rapid‑response networks to prevent deportations and illegal raids. The campaign emphasizes defending immigrants’ rights and keeping families together as a core priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports a Green New Deal–style agenda for California that would end new fossil fuel wells, expand clean energy jobs, and invest in wildfire prevention, water security, and sustainable agriculture. Advocates for large public investment in climate resilience and a transition away from fossil fuels. Supports policies to expand public transit and reduce pollution through state-led programs.
Latest News
Oliver Ma is running for California lieutenant governor and has been outlining a progressive platform ahead of the June primary. He says his priorities include immigrant rights, affordable housing, higher education affordability, and divestment from companies he says profit from oppression. Recent coverage has focused on the crowded lieutenant governor race and the office’s influence over education, land, and coastal policy, but there is no reported result for Ma in the provided updates.
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