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 $621,120 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 | $621,120 | $56,465 |
| California Republican Party - State | $29,450 | $669 |
| California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? Issues & Advocacy Committee | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Reform California | $17,813 | $4,453 |
| California Young Democrats, PAC | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | $7,600 | $1,900 |
| Progress for California, Senator Mike McGuire Ballot Measure Committee | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
| Colonel Tom Umberg for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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