Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending May 31, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $279,585 in political contributions, 82.9% of all donations in the state.
San Diego County Democratic Party received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $51,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $51,500 | $8,583 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | $51,000 | $10,200 |
| Tehama County Democratic Central Committee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| California Republican Party – State | $35,000 | $11,667 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | $27,500 | $3,929 |
| Powerpac. ORG Voter Fund, a Sponsored Committee of Powerpac. ORG | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party – State Candidate Committee | $18,085 | $3,014 |
| Rubio Fighting for California Ballot Measure Committee | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Alvarado-Gil for Senate 2026 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Californians for Justice, a Ballot Measure Committee Controlled by Jesse Gabriel in Support of Proposition 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
