Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $83,200 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 Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | $83,200 | $41,600 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | $28,500 | $7,125 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $23,200 | $7,733 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $21,550 | $4,310 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | $10,900 | $2,180 |
| Steve Padilla for State Senate 2026 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $8,200 | $4,100 |
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