Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending May 24, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $971,575 in political contributions, 93.2% of all donations in the state.
California Republican Party – State received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $300,000 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 Republican Party – State | $300,000 | $37,500 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $211,975 | $15,141 |
| California Democratic Party | $201,500 | $15,500 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | $86,500 | $7,208 |
| Powerpac. ORG Voter Fund, a Sponsored Committee of Powerpac. ORG | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | $30,000 | $6,000 |
| Grove For Board Of Equalization 2026 | $26,600 | $8,867 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | $25,000 | $3,571 |
| Committee for Local Resiliency, Lisa Calderon Ballot Measure Committee | $20,000 | $6,667 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? Issues & Advocacy Committee | $20,000 | $10,000 |
