Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
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Democratic Party of Orange County received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $42,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party of Orange County | $42,500 | $42,500 |
| Laurie Davies For Assembly 2024 | $11,000 | $5,500 |
| Maria Elena Durazo for State Senate 2026 | $11,000 | $5,500 |
| Eleni Kounalakis for Governor 2026 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | $9,100 | $9,100 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | $6,500 | $3,250 |
| Hadwick for Assembly 2024 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Bill Dodd Ballot Measure Committee for Progress, Reform & A Stronger California | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Wicks Californiasolutions Ballot Measure Committee; Buffy | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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