Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending June 21, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $594,850 in political contributions, 83.5% of all donations in the state.
California Democratic Party received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $268,500 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 Democratic Party | $268,500 | $24,409 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $116,000 | $16,571 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $45,100 | $6,443 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $41,400 | $4,600 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | $34,250 | $11,417 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | $20,900 | $5,225 |
| Alvarado-Gil for Senate 2026 | $17,700 | $5,900 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $17,500 | $5,833 |
| California Young Democrats, PAC | $17,500 | $8,750 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | $16,000 | $8,000 |
