Oliver Ma
California Lieutenant Governor winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleCivil rights lawyer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundCivil rights lawyer
EducationHarvard Law School (J.D.)
Notable personal detailsOliver Ma is a Democratic candidate for California lieutenant governor in 2026. He is a civil rights lawyer and an Immigrant Rights Legal Fellow at the ACLU of Southern California, with work focused on immigrant rights in Kern County. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School and previously did eviction defense work through the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. He founded and formerly led the Asian Youth Liberty League, a nonprofit focused on training young Asian Americans to advocate for racial justice.
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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.
News
Oliver Ma is in the news as a Democratic civil rights lawyer running in California’s June primary. He recently answered a candidate questionnaire covering his positions on higher education, workforce development, and the duties of the lieutenant governor. He is also part of the broader primary coverage around California’s voter guide and campaign spending limits, though the reports do not say how he is performing in the race.
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