The lieutenant governor of California is throwing her hat in the ring for 2026. Eleni Kounalakis revealed she wants to be elected as the next governor. She’s been serving alongside Governor Gavin Newsom since 2018. He can’t run again due to term limits. Kounalakis says she’s worked hard to make the state better for everyone – from championing abortion rights to fighting against climate change and making college more affordable.
