Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
California Hospitals Committee on Issues made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $5 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition to Protect Access to Healthcare, a Coalition of Doctors, Non-Profit Community Health Centers, First Responders, Healthcare Workers, Hospitals, and Community Health Plans | California Hospitals Committee on Issues | Late Contribution | $5,000,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Justice for Renters Sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation | AIDS Healthcare Foundation | Late Contribution | $1,000,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| No on Property 21: Californians for Responsible Housing, a Coalition of Seniors, Veterans, Affordable Housing Advocates, Labor & Social Justice Organizations, Sponsored by California Apartment Association | California Apartment Association Issues Committee | Late Contribution | $800,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| Conservation Action Fund, Sponsored by Environmental Groups | Peninsula Open Space Trust | Late Contribution | $650,000 | 08/07/2024 |
| Protect Patients Now, Sponsored by California Apartment Association | California Apartment Association Issues Committee | Late Contribution | $500,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| California Medical Association Physicians' Issues Committee | California Medical Association and its Affiliated Entities | Late Contribution | $280,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Del Norte County Democratic Central Committee | California Nurses Association Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $70,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Lisa Middleton for State Senate 2024 | California Democratic Party | Late Contribution | $60,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| California Building Industry Association Issues Committee | DeNova Homes, Inc. | Late Contribution | $50,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council | Late Contribution | $45,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | Working for Working Americans | Late Contribution | $45,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | Professional Engineers in California Government PECG, PAC | Late Contribution | $45,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Mendocino County Democratic Party | California Nurses Association Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $35,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Riverside County Democratic Party | California Nurses Association Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $35,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Josh Newman for Senate 2024 | California Democratic Party | Late Contribution | $34,072 | 08/09/2024 |
| Progressive Era, PAC | Karen Grove | Late Contribution | $27,800 | 08/09/2024 |
| California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | IGT Global Solutions | Late Contribution | $25,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | The Lincoln Club of San Diego County | Late Contribution | $25,000 | 08/08/2024 |
| California Republican Party - State | Sanchez for Assembly 2024 | Late Contribution | $25,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| California Hospitals Committee on Issues | Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated entities, Inc. | Late Contribution | $24,254 | 08/07/2024 |
| Lola Smallwood-Cuevas for Senate 2026 | IBEW Local 1245, PAC | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | David Wick | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 08/07/2024 |
| Bruce-Lane for Assembly 2024 | California Republican Party | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Greg Wallis for Assembly 2024 | California Republican Party | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Hoover for Assembly 2024 | California Republican Party | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Laurie Davies For Assembly 2024 | California Republican Party | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | Connie Wick | Late Contribution | $18,200 | 08/07/2024 |
| Portantino for Superintendent of Public Instruction 2026 | State Building And Construction Trades Council Of California, PAC | Late Contribution | $18,200 | 08/08/2024 |
| Josh Lowenthal for Assembly 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $15,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| Chris Duncan for Assembly 2024 | California Democratic Party | Late Contribution | $12,535 | 08/06/2024 |
| Catherine Stefani for Assembly 2024 | Edison International | Late Contribution | $11,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Patel for Assembly 2024 | East West Bank | Late Contribution | $11,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Robert Rivas for Assembly 2024 | Edison International and affiliated entities/Southern California Edison | Late Contribution | $11,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Anna Caballero Thrive California Ballot Measure Committee | Patty Quillin | Late Contribution | $11,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| Steven Choi for Senate 2024 | Ca Republican Party | Late Contribution | $11,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Dr. Joaquin Arambula for Assembly 2024 | SEIU California State Council of Service Employees Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/05/2024 |
| Muratsuchi for Assembly 2024 | California State Council of Service Employees Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/05/2024 |
| Dawn Addis for Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/06/2024 |
| Lena Gonzalez for Senate 2024 | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/06/2024 |
| Alex Lee for State Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/07/2024 |
| Christopher Cabaldon for Senate 2024 | SEIU California State Council Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/07/2024 |
| Damon Connolly for Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/07/2024 |
| Gallagher for Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/07/2024 |
| Joe Patterson for Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council SCC | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/07/2024 |
| Marc Berman for Assembly 2024 | California State Council of Service Employees SCC | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/07/2024 |
| Gail Pellerin for Assembly 2024 | State Building and Construction Trades Council of California Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/08/2024 |
| Heath Flora for Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council SCC | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/08/2024 |
| Irwin for Assembly 2024 | State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/08/2024 |
| Jesse Gabriel for Assembly 2024 | State Building And Construction Trades Council Of California, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/08/2024 |
| Lisa Calderon for Assembly 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/08/2024 |
| Lisa Calderon for Assembly 2024 | California State Pipe Trades Council Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/08/2024 |
| Matt Haney for Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 08/08/2024 |
| California Young Democrats Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus | E-W Services, Inc. | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | National Union of Healthcare Workers Candidate Committee for Quality Patient Care and Union Democracy | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Eloise Reyes for Senate 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/05/2024 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | Resource Recovery Coalition of California, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| Dr. Jasmeet Bains for Assembly 2024 | California State Pipe Trades Council Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| Lola Smallwood-Cuevas for Senate 2026 | California State Association of Electrical Workers | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| Multi-County Property Rights, Sponsored by Apartment Association of Orange County, PAC | Westpark Apartments | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/06/2024 |
| Lisa Calderon for Assembly 2024 | Local 18 Water and Power Defense League | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/08/2024 |
| Blanca Rubio for Assembly 2024 | Local 18 Water and Power Defense League | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Blanca Rubio for Assembly 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| California Republican Party - State | California Association of Dental Plans | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| California Republican Party - State | California Retailers Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| Sharon Quirk-Silva for Assembly 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| California Hospitals Committee on Issues | Signature Healthcare Services, LLC | Late Contribution | $9,638 | 08/07/2024 |
| Justice for Renters Sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation | AIDS Healthcare Foundation | Late Contribution | $9,555 | 08/09/2024 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | Late Contribution | $9,100 | 08/05/2024 |
| California Hospitals Committee on Issues | Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center | Late Contribution | $8,427 | 08/07/2024 |
| California Republican Party - State | CA State Lodge FOP, PAC | Late Contribution | $8,000 | 08/09/2024 |
| California Hospitals Committee on Issues | AHMC Healthcare, Inc. | Late Contribution | $7,770 | 08/07/2024 |
| Avelino Valencia for State Assembly 2024 | California State Pipe Trades Council Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Avelino Valencia for State Assembly 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Mike Fong for Assembly 2024 | CA State Association of Electrical Workers | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Josh Lowenthal for Assembly 2024 | California State Pipe Trades Council Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/06/2024 |
| Sabrina Cervantes for Senate 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/07/2024 |
| Catherine Stefani for Assembly 2024 | California State Pipe Trades Council | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/08/2024 |
| Catherine Stefani for Assembly 2024 | California State Association of Electrical Workers | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/08/2024 |
| Eleni Kounalakis for Governor 2026 | California Defense Counsel, PAC | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/08/2024 |
| Eleni Kounalakis for Governor 2026 | California Mortgage Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/08/2024 |
| Phillip Chen for Assembly 2024 | California State Pipe Trades Council | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 08/09/2024 |
| Gregg Hart for Assembly 2024 | California State Pipe Trades Council Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $5,900 | 08/05/2024 |
| Juan Alanis for Assembly 2024 | Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Small Contributor Committee | Late Contribution | $5,900 | 08/07/2024 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | California Orthopaedic Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Caloza for Assembly 2024 | Maher Kaldas | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Caloza for Assembly 2024 | Christopher Kaldas | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Chris Duncan for Assembly 2024 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council No. 16 Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Colin Parent for Assembly 2024 | Construction and General Laborers Local Union 304 Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Corey Jackson for Assembly 2024 | Edvoice for the Kids, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Dixon for Assembly 2024 | San Manuel Band of Mission Indians | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Farias for State Assembly 2024; Avila | Edison International | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Friends of Solache for Assembly 2024 | Davita | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Hadwick for Assembly 2024 | California Edison Southern | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Jesse Arreguin for State Senate District 7 2024 | GFC Courage Committee - East Bay Chapter | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Jesse Gabriel for Assembly 2024 | USA Properties Fund, Inc. | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| John Harabedian for Assembly 2024 | E-W Services, Inc. | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| John Harabedian for Assembly 2024 | American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees-CA People | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Josh Lowenthal for Assembly 2024 | Edison International and affiliated entities/Southern California Edison | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Robert Rivas for Assembly 2024 | California Orthopaedic Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
| Tim Grayson for Senate 2024 | Resource Recovery Coalition of California, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 08/05/2024 |
ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY
California Republican Party - State• California Building Industry Association Issues Committee• Phillip Chen for Assembly 2024• Joe Patterson for Assembly 2024• Republican Party of San Diego County• San Diego County Democratic Party• California Medical Association Physicians' Issues Committee• Progressive Era, PAC• The Democratic Party of Mendocino County• California Hospitals Committee on Issues• Friends of Solache for Assembly 2024• Democratic Party of Orange County• California Young Democrats Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus• Josh Newman for Senate 2024• Multi-County Property Rights PAC, Sponsored by Apartment Association of Orange County• Matt Haney for Assembly 2024• Anna Caballero Thrive California Ballot Measure Committee• Riverside County Democratic Central Committee• Conservation Action Fund, Sponsored by Environmental Groups• Gallagher for Assembly 2024• Portantino for Superintendent of Public Instruction 2026
!RECEIVE ALERTS
The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
DONATE
Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Alerts Sign-up