California Lt. Governor 2026

Skip Shelton

Affordability Safety Innovation

Technology executive. Former counterterrorism official.
Common-sense leadership for the Golden State.

Skip Shelton
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Affordability

California should be a place where families can afford to live, where housing doesn't consume your paycheck, and where the American Dream is still within reach.

Safety

From counterterrorism to community policing, Skip knows what it takes to keep people safe. Every neighborhood deserves to feel secure.

Innovation

A tech executive who understands the future economy. Skip will position California to lead in advanced computing, AI, and the industries of tomorrow.

California should once again be a place where families can afford to live, businesses can grow, and communities are safe.
— Skip Shelton

A Plan That Works
for All Californians

01

Restore Affordability

Tackle the housing crisis head-on with common-sense reforms. Cut red tape for builders, expand homeownership programs, and ensure that working families aren't priced out of the state they call home.

  • Streamline housing permits and construction timelines
  • Expand first-time homebuyer programs
  • Lower cost of living through regulatory reform
02

Strengthen Public Safety

Leverage real-world counterterrorism experience to make California communities safer. Support law enforcement with modern tools and training while building trust between police and the communities they serve.

  • Fund law enforcement recruitment and retention
  • Modernize public safety with smart technology
  • Combat drug trafficking and organized retail crime
03

Drive Innovation & Jobs

Position California as the undisputed global leader in technology and innovation. Create pathways for entrepreneurs, support small businesses, and bring advanced computing and AI industries to every region of the state.

  • Tax incentives for startups and small businesses
  • Workforce training for the technology economy
  • Partner with national security tech sector
04

Common-Sense Government

Bring practical, results-oriented leadership back to Sacramento. Cut wasteful spending, reduce bureaucracy, and hold government accountable to the people it serves.

  • Audit state agencies for waste and redundancy
  • Streamline business regulations
  • Transparent budgeting and fiscal responsibility

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