The 44 political contributions made during the week ending May 24 can be found in the table below, as reported by the California Secretary of State.
California Real Estate, PAC made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $250,000 to California Republican Party – State’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 Republican Party – State | California Real Estate, PAC | Late Contribution | $250,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | United Domestic Workers of America Action Fund Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $100,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, PAC | Late Contribution | $95,000 | 05/19/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | California Real Estate Political Action Committee – CREPAC | Late Contribution | $50,000 | 05/19/2025 |
| Powerpac. ORG Voter Fund, a Sponsored Committee of Powerpac. ORG | United Domestic Workers of America | Late Contribution | $50,000 | 05/19/2025 |
| California Republican Party – State | California Credit Union League, PAC | Late Contribution | $50,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, PAC | Late Contribution | $50,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers, PAC | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 05/19/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? Issues & Advocacy Committee | United Food and Commercial Workers Active Ballot Club | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 05/19/2025 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | New Majority, PAC | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Public Affairs California Teamsters Public Affairs Council | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, PAC | Late Contribution | $15,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council Candidates Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $13,500 | 05/21/2025 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | The Lincoln Club of Orange State, PAC | Late Contribution | $12,000 | 05/20/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | Brian Rosenstein | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 05/20/2025 |
| Committee for Local Resiliency, Lisa Calderon Ballot Measure Committee | Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America California Initiative Fund | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 05/22/2025 |
| Committee for Local Resiliency, Lisa Calderon Ballot Measure Committee | Sempra formerly Sempra Energy | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 05/22/2025 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | California Teamsters Public Affairs Council | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 05/22/2025 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | Associated Builders and Contractors, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 05/22/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Sheet Metal Workers Local 206, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | Californians for Jobs and a Strong Economy | Late Contribution | $9,800 | 05/22/2025 |
| Grove For Board Of Equalization 2026 | Vertical Tank, Inc. | Late Contribution | $7,000 | 05/22/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Service Employees International Union Local 221 Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $7,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | Peace Officers Research Association of California, PAC | Late Contribution | $6,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| Richardson for Senate 2024 | Deborah Chang | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 05/21/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | Albert Soliman | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 05/18/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | Yin, CC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 05/19/2025 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 05/20/2025 |
| Tony Vazquez for State Treasurer 2026 | Olivarez Madruga Law Organization, LLP | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | Dehe Wintun Nation Yocha | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Mark Arabo | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 05/23/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Professional Engineers in California Government, PAC | Late Contribution | $3,600 | 05/23/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Barona Band of Mission Indians | Late Contribution | $3,500 | 05/23/2025 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | California Real Estate, -California Association of Realtors, PAC | Late Contribution | $3,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | Seyarto for Senate 2026 | Late Contribution | $3,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | Personal Insurance Federation of CA Agents & Employees, PAC | Late Contribution | $3,000 | 05/21/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party – State Candidate Committee | Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014 Legislative Fund Committee | Late Contribution | $2,900 | 05/22/2025 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | Sami Ladeki | Late Contribution | $2,500 | 05/19/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Elevation Entertainment Group | Late Contribution | $2,500 | 05/23/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party – State Candidate Committee | IKE Smart City, LLC | Late Contribution | $1,950 | 05/22/2025 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | Nossaman, LLP | Late Contribution | $1,500 | 05/21/2025 |
| Sacramento County Democratic Central Committee | California Nurses Association Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 05/20/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party – State Candidate Committee | Marine Clerks ILWU Local 63, PAC | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 05/22/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | Pechanga Band of Indians | Late Contribution | $700 | 05/19/2025 |
