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 $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.
| Committee | Amount | Average contribution amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | $1,015,000 | $101,500 |
| Leo Zacky For Governor 2026 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $34,050 | $4,864 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | $33,200 | $6,640 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $29,800 | $4,967 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | $11,000 | $3,667 |
| Orange County Young Democrats State | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Governor Newsom's Ballot Measure Committee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Brian Jones for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $5,900 | $2,950 |
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