Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Aug. 9, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $435,449 in political contributions, 95.2% of all donations in the state.
California Democratic Party received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $237,650 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 | $237,650 | $12,508 |
| Roger Niello for Senate 2026 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $32,500 | $6,500 |
| California Republican Party – State | $32,290 | $2,691 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $30,000 | $3,000 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | $15,000 | $5,000 |
| Senator Susan Rubio Ballot Measure Committee | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Reform California | $10,209 | $5,104 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| Madera County Republican Central Committee | $6,000 | $3,000 |
