Skip Shelton
California Lt. Governor 2026

Skip Shelton

Affordability Safety Innovation

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

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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 that the future economy must work for all. Skip will position California to lead in advanced computing and the industries of tomorrow.

Skip Shelton

A Leader Forged in
Service & Innovation

Skip Shelton is a technology executive and former counterterrorism official from California's Inland Empire who is running for Lieutenant Governor to restore opportunity and common-sense leadership in the Golden State.

Raised in Southern California with the values of hard work, service, and personal responsibility, Skip pursued a career protecting the country and advancing American innovation. He served in national security and counterterrorism roles supporting U.S. government operations overseas and later moved into the technology sector, working with companies that support national security and advanced computing.

Today Skip works at the intersection of technology, national security, and economic growth. His career reflects the promise of the American Dream — the belief that with determination, service, and innovation, anyone can build a better future.

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20+ Years of Service
National Security Background
Tech Industry Executive
“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 fentanyl 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 slash burdensome regulations.

  • Tax incentives for startups and small businesses
  • Workforce training for the technology economy
  • Incentivize tech leaders to remain loyal to CA
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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