Here are the 25 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Aug. 30, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $18.8 million in political contributions.
Voters First, Not Special Interests Sponsored by Hold Politicians Accountable received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Voters First, Not Special Interests Sponsored by Hold Politicians Accountable | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Governor Newsom’s Ballot Measure Committee | $8,125,789 | $50,159 |
| California Democratic Party | $410,000 | $25,625 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $48,500 | $9,700 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | $20,000 | $2,857 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $19,600 | $9,800 |
| Valley Families for Melissa Hurtado for Senate 2026 | $17,700 | $5,900 |
| Rubio Fighting for California Ballot Measure Committee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Democratic Central Committee of Marin | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| Yes on Proposition 1, supported by health care organizations, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and Senator Toni Atkins Ballot Measure Committee | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Senator Becker Justice and Climate Ballot Measure Committee | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Alvarado-Gil for Senate 2026 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
| Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee United Democratic Campaign | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| Monterey County Republican Central Committee | $9,050 | $1,810 |
| Ventura County Republican Party | $5,500 | $1,833 |
| Greg Wallis for Assembly 2024 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Reform California | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Contra Costa Republican Party | $5,000 | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara County Democratic Central Committee | $3,500 | $1,167 |
| Sutter County Republican Central Committee | $3,237 | $1,619 |
| Madera County Republican Central Committee | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| San Joaquin County Republican CC | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Riverside County Republican Central Committee | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | $1,250 | $1,250 |
