Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Protect Patients Now, Sponsored by California Apartment Association received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $250,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Protect Patients Now, Sponsored by California Apartment Association | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Clarissa Cervantes for Assembly 2024 | $68,000 | $68,000 |
| Christy Holstege for Assembly 2024 | $68,000 | $68,000 |
| Kevin de Leon Believing in a Better California Ballot Measure Committee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| California's Best | $34,723 | $34,723 |
| Valley Families for Melissa Hurtado for Senate 2026 | $21,400 | $4,280 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $15,000 | $5,000 |
| Richardson for Senate 2024 | $10,900 | $10,900 |
| Brian Dahle for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Inland Empire Taxpayers Association | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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