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 $2.8 million 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 | $2,785,420 | $116,059 |
| Governor Newsom's Ballot Measure Committee | $45,000 | $11,250 |
| Clarissa Cervantes for Assembly 2024 | $17,964 | $17,964 |
| Garcia for Assembly 2024; Robert | $10,900 | $10,900 |
| San Joaquin County Democratic Central Committee | $6,000 | $2,000 |
| Sade Elhawary for Assembly 2024 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Aisha Wahab for State Senate 2026 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Eleni Kounalakis for Governor 2026 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Richardson for Senate 2024 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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