Here are the 10 California political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending Nov. 29, according to the California Secretary of State. Together, they received $4.1 million in political contributions.
California Hospitals Committee on Issues received the highest sum during this period, with a total of $3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Hospitals Committee on Issues | $3,448,390 | $1,149,463 |
| Consumer Attorneys of California Initiative Defense Political Action Committee | $425,000 | $212,500 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | $39,200 | $13,067 |
| Democratic Party of Orange County | $38,000 | $38,000 |
| San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee | $34,000 | $3,778 |
| California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure Committee | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Anna Caballero for State Treasurer 2026 | $19,800 | $6,600 |
| Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026 | $13,000 | $4,333 |
| Reform California | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| California Business Roundtable Issues, PAC | $3,000 | $3,000 |
