The 18 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 16 can be found in the table below, as reported by the California Secretary of State.
Edison International & Affiliated Entities via Southern California Edison Company made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $95,000 to California Democratic Party’s campaign.
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 | Contributor | Contribution Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | Edison International & Affiliated Entities via Southern California Edison Company | Late Contribution | $95,000 | 08/15/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians | Late Contribution | $25,000 | 08/13/2025 |
| Californians for Justice, a Ballot Measure Committee Controlled by Jesse Gabriel in Support of Proposition 1 | California Apartment Association Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $11,500 | 08/11/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Oracle America, Inc. | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/11/2025 |
| Colonel Tom Umberg for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | California Chamber of Commerce, PAC | Late Contribution | $6,500 | 08/11/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Kindred Healthcare Operating, LLC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/11/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/11/2025 |
| Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee United Democratic Campaign | David C. Donaldson | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/12/2025 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | Operating Engineers Local No. 3 Statewide Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/13/2025 |
| Grove For Board Of Equalization 2026 | Doctors Company, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/14/2025 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | California Correctional Peace Officers Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/16/2025 |
| Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee United Democratic Campaign | Silicon Valley Working Blue Democratic Club | Late Contribution | $3,000 | 08/12/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Diageo North America, Inc. | Late Contribution | $1,900 | 08/13/2025 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | California Teachers Association/Association for Better Citizenship | Late Contribution | $1,500 | 08/13/2025 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 | Late Contribution | $1,250 | 08/11/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Physician Association of California, PAC | Late Contribution | $1,006 | 08/13/2025 |
| Yolo County Democratic Central Committee State Account | Lucas Frerichs Yolo County Supervisor 2026 | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 08/11/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Sean Kilkenny | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 08/14/2025 |
