Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
California Republican Party - State received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $214,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Republican Party - State | $214,500 | $11,289 |
| California Democratic Party | $99,680 | $3,987 |
| San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee | $27,100 | $13,550 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Jeff Gonzalez for Assembly 2024 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee | $5,422 | $5,422 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | $3,250 | $1,625 |
| Placer County Republican Central Committee | $2,698 | $1,349 |
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