Overview

• Myers officially launched his Democratic bid on July 9 after abandoning an April challenge to GOP Rep. Ken Calvert in favor of a statewide race
• He draws on his journey from janitor and barista to founding Palladium Records and a stint with OneRepublic to underscore his working-class California roots
• His platform highlights housing affordability, homelessness relief and opposition to President Trump’s immigration enforcement deployments and cuts to healthcare and education funding
• Myers faces a primary field that includes state Treasurer Fiona Ma, Newsom adviser Josh Fryday, former Sausalito Mayor Janelle Kellman and Board of Equalization member Mike Schaefer
• The lieutenant governor’s seat is open because incumbent Eleni Kounalakis is running for governor, turning the 2026 primary into a key stepping stone for statewide office