The 35 political contributions made during the week ending Aug. 9 can be found in the table below, as reported by the California Secretary of State.
California Dental Association – All Purpose Account, PAC made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $100,000 to California Democratic Party’s campaign.
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 | Contributor | Contribution Type | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | California Dental Association – All Purpose Account, PAC | Late Contribution | $100,000 | 08/04/2025 |
| Roger Niello for Senate 2026 | California Republican Party | Late Contribution | $50,000 | 08/07/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Thoroughbred Owners of California | Late Contribution | $15,000 | 08/04/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Building a Stronger California Sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters | Monetary Contribution | $15,000 | 08/09/2025 |
| Senator Susan Rubio Ballot Measure Committee | The Doctors Company, PAC | Late Contribution | $12,000 | 08/05/2025 |
| California Republican Party – State | Oracle America, Inc. | Monetary Contribution | $10,000 | 08/05/2025 |
| California Republican Party – State | Physician Association of California, PAC | Monetary Contribution | $10,000 | 08/05/2025 |
| Malia Cohen for Controller 2026 | Chris Larsen | Late Contribution | $9,800 | 08/07/2025 |
| Menjivar for Senate 2026 | Anheuser Busch Companies | Late Contribution | $5,900 | 08/07/2025 |
| Reform California | Charles Anderson | Late Contribution | $5,209 | 08/05/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | California Pawnbrokers Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/04/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | California Pawnbrokers Association, PAC | Monetary Contribution | $5,000 | 08/04/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | Dhami, Gursavraj | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/04/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Pala Band of Mission Indians | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/04/2025 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | Pala Band of Mission Indians | Monetary Contribution | $5,000 | 08/04/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | Mickel Arias | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/05/2025 |
| Committee for Local Resiliency, Lisa Calderon Ballot Measure Committee | Anheuser-Busch Companies | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/06/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | Don Ernst | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/06/2025 |
| Reform California | Kathryn Starr | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/06/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | John Taylor | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/07/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | David Ring | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/07/2025 |
| Mike McGuire for Insurance Commissioner 2026 | Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 08/08/2025 |
| Sutter County Republican Central Committee | Gallagher for Assembly 2024 | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 08/05/2025 |
| Democrats of San Luis Obispo | PG&E | Late Contribution | $1,000 | 08/06/2025 |
| San Benito County Democratic Central Committee | Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 104 Political Committee | Monetary Contribution | $1,000 | 08/06/2025 |
| Sonoma County Democratic Party | Building Trades Council Let’s Build Responsibly | Monetary Contribution | $750 | 08/06/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Eckert and Hansen Revocable Trust | Monetary Contribution | $200 | 08/08/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party – State Candidate Committee | Stern for Senate 2024 | Monetary Contribution | $140 | 08/06/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | George Hangs | Monetary Contribution | $100 | 08/06/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Brown Family Trust | Monetary Contribution | $100 | 08/08/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party – State Candidate Committee | San Fernando Valley Young Democrats | Monetary Contribution | $70 | 08/04/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Hoffman, Florice | Monetary Contribution | $50 | 08/05/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Los Angeles County Democratic Party State Candidate Committee | Monetary Contribution | $50 | 08/07/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? Issues & Advocacy Committee | Constance Sullivan | Monetary Contribution | $50 | 08/09/2025 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party ? Issues & Advocacy Committee | Wendy Brill-Wynkoop | Monetary Contribution | $25 | 08/03/2025 |
