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Who made largest political contributions in California in week ending Jan. 18?

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Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia

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The 35 political contributions made during the week ending Jan. 18 can be found in the table below, as reported by the California Secretary of State.

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $350,000 to California Democratic Party's campaign.

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.

CommitteeContributorContribution TypeAmountDate
California Democratic PartyFederated Indians of Graton RancheriaLate Contribution$350,00001/13/2025
California Republican Party - StateCalifornia Real Estate, PACLate Contribution$100,00001/14/2025
California Republican Party - StateRosilicie Ochoa Bogh for Senate 2024Late Contribution$25,00001/15/2025
Senator Becker Justice and Climate Ballot Measure CommitteeJosh Becker for Senate 2024Late Contribution$15,00001/15/2025
Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026Knight Law Group, LLPLate Contribution$11,00001/17/2025
Richardson for Senate 2024United Domestic Workers of America Action FundLate Contribution$10,90001/14/2025
California for All of US - Mckinnor Ballot Measure CommitteeSEIU California State Council for Working PeopleLate Contribution$10,90001/16/2025
Progress for California, Senator Mike McGuire Ballot Measure CommitteeCalifornia State Association of Electrical Workers Political AccountLate Contribution$10,00001/15/2025
Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026Recycling, SALate Contribution$10,00001/17/2025
California Democratic PartyAssociation of California Life & Health Insurance Companies, PACLate Contribution$7,50001/15/2025
Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026Sunrun, Inc.Late Contribution$6,20001/17/2025
California Democratic PartyCalifornia State Council of Laborers, PACLate Contribution$5,00001/14/2025
California Republican Party - StateDiane Dixon for Assembly 2024Late Contribution$5,00001/14/2025
California Young Democrats, PACCalifornia State Association of Electrical WorkersLate Contribution$5,00001/17/2025
Malia Cohen for Controller 2026United Food and Commercial Workers Western States Council Candidate Small Contributor Committee, PACLate Contribution$5,00001/17/2025
Malia Cohen for Controller 2026IBEW Local 1245, PACLate Contribution$5,00001/17/2025
Sonoma County Democratic PartyBuilding Trades Council Let's Build ResponsiblyLate Contribution$3,00001/16/2025
Marisol Rubio for Senate 2024Service Employees International Union Local 521 Candidate, PACMonetary Contribution$2,50001/13/2025
California Republican Party - StateCalifornia Association of Highway Patrolmen, PACLate Contribution$2,50001/14/2025
California Democratic PartySEIU United Healthcare Workers West, PACLate Contribution$1,88001/13/2025
California Republican Party - StateDhillon Law GroupMonetary Contribution$61001/18/2025
Republican Party of San Diego CountyClaude LivengoodMonetary Contribution$52101/13/2025
Republican Party of Orange CountyDiane Dixon for Assembly 2024Monetary Contribution$20001/14/2025
Del Norte County Democratic Central CommitteeMartha McClureMonetary Contribution$20001/15/2025
California Republican Party - StateStrategies SwingMonetary Contribution$16001/18/2025
Republican Party of San Diego CountyJudy ReesMonetary Contribution$10401/17/2025
Republican Party of San Diego CountyJacquelin YoungMonetary Contribution$10401/17/2025
California Republican Party - StateDhillon Law GroupMonetary Contribution$10001/13/2025
Del Norte County Democratic Central CommitteeChris YorkMonetary Contribution$10001/13/2025
Los Angeles County Democratic Party - State Candidate CommitteeMatthew LyonsMonetary Contribution$10001/14/2025
Los Angeles County Democratic Party - State Candidate CommitteeJonathan FuhrmanMonetary Contribution$10001/15/2025
California Republican Party - StateAnalytics 805Monetary Contribution$10001/16/2025
Republican Party of San Diego CountyErnest HuntMonetary Contribution$10001/17/2025
Del Norte County Democratic Central CommitteeKevin HendrickMonetary Contribution$5001/12/2025
Del Norte County Democratic Central CommitteeKevin HendrickMonetary Contribution$5001/15/2025