Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
California Apartment Association Issues Committee made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $250,000 to Protect Patients Now, Sponsored by California Apartment Association'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protect Patients Now, Sponsored by California Apartment Association | California Apartment Association Issues Committee | Late Contribution | $250,000 | 11/18/2024 |
| Christy Holstege for Assembly 2024 | California Democratic Party | Late Contribution | $68,000 | 11/22/2024 |
| Clarissa Cervantes for Assembly 2024 | California Democratic Party | Late Contribution | $68,000 | 11/22/2024 |
| Kevin de Leon Believing in a Better California Ballot Measure Committee | Kevin de Leon for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | Late Contribution | $45,000 | 11/22/2024 |
| Richardson for Senate 2024 | California State Council of Laborers, PAC | Late Contribution | $10,900 | 11/22/2024 |
| Brian Dahle for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | Recology, Inc. | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 11/18/2024 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | Christian Hart | Late Contribution | $10,000 | 11/20/2024 |
| Inland Empire Taxpayers Association | Morongo Band of Mission Indians | Late Contribution | $8,000 | 11/17/2024 |
| Bob Archuleta for Senate 2026 | Los Angeles Police Protective League, PAC | Late Contribution | $7,500 | 11/20/2024 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | Strategic Legal Practices, APC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 11/19/2024 |
| Valley Families for Melissa Hurtado for Senate 2026 | California Operators, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 11/20/2024 |
| Valley Families for Melissa Hurtado for Senate 2026 | McLane Company, Inc. | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 11/20/2024 |
| Aisha Wahab for State Senate 2026 | Strategic Legal Practices, APC | Late Contribution | $5,500 | 11/22/2024 |
| Valley Families for Melissa Hurtado for Senate 2026 | California State Council of Laborers Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,400 | 11/20/2024 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | California Hospital Association Sponsored by CAHHS, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 11/18/2024 |
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