The 2026 California State Treasurer election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the state treasurer of California. Incumbent Democratic treasurer Fiona Ma is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office; she is instead running for lieutenant governor.
The filing deadline was March 6, while the top-two primary was held on June 2, with Democrat Eleni Kounalakis, the state's lieutenant governor, advancing to the general election alongside Republican Jennifer Hawks.
Candidates Democratic Party
Advanced to general Eleni Kounalakis, lieutenant governor of California (2019–present) (previously ran for governor) Eliminated in primary Anna Caballero, state senator from the 14th district (2018–present) Tony Vazquez, member of the California State Board of Equalization (2019–present)
Withdrawn Libby Schaaf, former mayor of Oakland (2015–2023) (endorsed Kounalakis)
Declined Malia Cohen, state controller of California (2023–present) (running for re-election)
Republican Party
Advanced to general Jennifer Hawks, retired businesswoman
Eliminated in primary David Serpa, runner-up for in 2024
Green Party Eliminated in primary Glenn Turner
Primary election Endorsements
Results
General election Post-primary endorsements
Results
See also 2026 California elections 2026 United States treasurer elections
Notes
References
External links Official campaign websites Jennifer Hawks (R) Eleni Kounalakis (D)