The 10 political contributions made during the week ending July 12 can be found in the table below, as reported by the California Secretary of State.
California Apartment Association, PAC made the largest contribution during this period, contributing $125,000 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 Apartment Association, PAC | Late Contribution | $125,000 | 07/09/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Turo, Inc. | Late Contribution | $40,000 | 07/07/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | California Association for Nurse Practitioners, PAC | Late Contribution | $20,000 | 07/08/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Eleni Kounalakis for Governor 2026 | Late Contribution | $15,000 | 07/08/2025 |
| Catherine Blakespear for Senate 2026 | Association of California School Administrators Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $11,800 | 07/10/2025 |
| Susan Rubio for Senate 2026 | Association of California School Administrators Small Contributor Committee, PAC | Late Contribution | $6,800 | 07/11/2025 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2026 | United Contractors, PAC | Late Contribution | $5,900 | 07/10/2025 |
| California Democratic Party | Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 07/07/2025 |
| Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026 | Stripe, Inc. | Late Contribution | $5,000 | 07/10/2025 |
| Republican Party of Orange County | Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council – Political Action Committee | Late Contribution | $2,500 | 07/12/2025 |
