Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
Shirley N. Weber Secretary of State of California | Wikipedia
San Diego County Democratic Party received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $122,800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $122,800 | $13,644 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $52,400 | $8,733 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | $47,759 | $5,970 |
| San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Roger Niello for Senate 2026 | $29,500 | $5,900 |
| Grove For Board Of Equalization 2026 | $29,100 | $5,820 |
| Susan Rubio for Senate 2026 | $17,700 | $5,900 |
| California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | $15,000 | $7,500 |
| Catherine Blakespear for Senate 2026 | $10,900 | $3,633 |
| Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee United Democratic Campaign | $10,000 | $5,000 |
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