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Which California political committees received the most contributions during July?

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Here are the 25 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during July, according to the California Secretary of State.

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.

Top California Committees Ranked by Total Contributions in July

RankCommitteeCityAmountMedian Contribution Amount
1Save Local Restaurants, a Coalition of California Small Business Owners, Restaurateurs, Franchisees, Employees, Consumers and Community-Based OrganizationsSan Rafael$60,176,000$10,000,000
2Californians for Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability, sponsored by California homeowners, taxpayers, and businessesSacramento$310,000$155,000
3ActBlue CaliforniaSomerville$272,570$23
4Californians for Fair Pay and Employer Accountability, sponsored by farmers, small businesses, independent restaurants and nonprofit organizationsSacramento$100,000$100,000
4Ted Bui for State Assembly 2022Fountain Valley$100,000$100,000
6California Federation of Teachers COPEBurbank$90,479$292
7California Dream for All, Robert Rivas Ballot Measure CommitteeSacramento$80,000$7,500
8Rob Bonta for CA Attorney General 2026Alameda$74,800$7,050
9Governor Newsom's Ballot Measure CommitteeSacramento$70,000$5,000
10Steamfitters Local 342 Political Action CommitteeConcord$63,868$24
11Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor 2026Sacramento$59,100$5,000
12Soria for Assembly 2024Sacramento$57,900$5,500
13United Contractors, PACSan Ramon$53,500$2,750
14Democratic Party of Orange CountyLos Angeles$45,500$45,500
15International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Local 549, PACPittsburg$36,680$237
16Juan Carrillo for Assembly 2024Encinitas$31,500$5,250
17Toni Atkins for Lieutenant Governor 2026San Diego$28,200$900
18Friends of Solache for Assembly 2024Long Beach$26,500$5,500
19Tim Grayson for Assembly 2024Concord$26,000$5,500
20Powerpac. ORG Voter Fund, a Sponsored Committee of Powerpac. ORGSan Francisco$25,000$25,000
21California Apartment Association Issues CommitteeSacramento$22,500$22,500
22Matt Gunderson for Senate 2022Laguna Hills$18,000$18,000
23Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh for Senate 2024Hilmar$16,500$3,050
23Jack J. Fernandes for Assembly 2024Bonsall$16,500$5,500
25Sharon Quirk-Silva for Assembly 2024Sacramento$15,500$5,000

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