Quantcast

Golden State Today

Monday, March 31, 2025

Largest contributions to California committees in week ending Feb. 22

Webp njy16fujfbt53hu57i9c5g8nkyi8

Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia

Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia

Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Feb. 22, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $1.3 million in political contributions, 98.1% of all donations in the state.

California Democratic Party received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $1 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.

CommitteeAmountAverage contribution amount
California Democratic Party$1,015,900$44,170
California Republican Party - State$63,500$4,536
San Diego County Democratic Party$60,000$30,000
Grove For Board Of Equalization 2026$50,600$8,433
Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026$28,600$9,533
Republican Party of San Diego County$25,259$6,315
Republican Party of Orange County$15,980$5,327
Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026$15,000$5,000
Governor Newsom's Ballot Measure Committee$15,000$15,000
Sonoma County Democratic Party$6,840$6,840

MORE NEWS