Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
California Democratic Party received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $364,780 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 Democratic Party | $364,780 | $60,797 |
| California Republican Party - State | $146,605 | $5,055 |
| Rubio Fighting for California Ballot Measure Committee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Richardson for Senate 2024 | $16,400 | $8,200 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $16,200 | $4,050 |
| Senator Becker Justice and Climate Ballot Measure Committee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $15,000 | $5,000 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | $11,000 | $5,500 |
| California for All of US - Mckinnor Ballot Measure Committee | $10,900 | $10,900 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $10,200 | $5,100 |
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