Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Aug. 2, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $398,659 in political contributions, 93.5% of all donations in the state.
California Republican Party – State received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $233,250 in donations.
Political committees in California received over $1.5 billion in donations in 2022.
Political donations in the state are capped at $5,500 per election cycle for candidates running for the state legislature, such as Senators and Representatives. For gubernatorial candidates, the contribution limit is $36,400 per election cycle.
Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections.
| Committee | Amount | Average contribution amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Republican Party – State | $233,250 | $8,971 |
| Reform California | $45,209 | $15,070 |
| Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee United Democratic Campaign | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| California Democratic Party | $32,200 | $10,733 |
| Results for California: A Cottie Petrie-Norris Ballot Measure Committee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| Dr. Sion Roy for State Senate 2026 | $9,800 | $4,900 |
| California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Steve Padilla for State Senate 2026 | $5,900 | $2,950 |
