Second Spouse of California | |
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Incumbent Markos Kounalakis since January 7, 2019 | |
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Inaugural holder | Jane McDougal |
Formation | December 20, 1849 (173 years ago) |
Succession | Jane McDougal (as second lady) |
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The second lady of California or second gentleman of California is the informal title held by the wife or husband of the lieutenant governor of California, during the lieutenant governor's term in office.
Markos Kounalakis is the current Second Gentleman of California, in role since January 2019. He is the husband of Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
The second spouse is not elected by the citizens of California. There are no official jobs they are officially required to perform. They are not paid for being the second spouse. They often participate in social causes and events.