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 $565,000 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 | $565,000 | $62,778 |
| Governor Newsom's Ballot Measure Committee | $125,000 | $41,667 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | $80,917 | $11,560 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $79,600 | $5,307 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $36,500 | $7,300 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $18,200 | $9,100 |
| Catherine Blakespear for Senate 2026 | $11,800 | $5,900 |
| Senator Susan Rubio Ballot Measure Committee | $11,800 | $5,900 |
| Sharon Quirk-Silva's Ballot Measure Committee, Protecting Democracy & Promoting Civil Debate | $11,800 | $5,900 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
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