California’s June 2 top-two primary for lieutenant governor features a crowded field of Democratic candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma, Josh Fryday, former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, and Gloria Romero, alongside Republican David Fennell and several lesser-known contenders. With low name recognition across the board and a large undecided share in early polling, the race remains fluid among Democrats who are expected to claim both advancing spots in the heavily Democratic state. Ma’s established statewide profile and recent ad launches give her visibility, while Fryday and Tubbs have shown growth potential in surveys released earlier this year. No major debates or endorsements have shifted the dynamics in the past month, leaving the outcome sensitive to final-week turnout and messaging on higher education and economic issues. The primary’s proximity means any late consolidation of support could determine which two names appear on the November ballot.