Second Ladies and Gentleman of California

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.

Second Spouse of California
Incumbent Markos Kounalakis since January 7, 2019
Style	Second Gentleman Mr. Kounalakis
Inaugural holder	Jane McDougal
Formation	December 20, 1849 (173 years ago)
Succession	Jane McDougal (as second lady)
Unofficial names	Second Lady of California Second Gentleman of California

Markos Kounalakis is the current Second Gentleman of California, in role since January 2019. He is the husband of Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.

Origins and title

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.