Here are the 34 political committees that received contributions during the week ending Aug. 20, according to California Secretary of State.
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 Democratic Party | $357,500 | $35,750 |
| California Republican Party – State | $327,000 | $14,864 |
| San Diego County Democratic Party | $204,500 | $34,083 |
| Newsom for California Governor 2022 | $169,900 | $13,069 |
| Napa County Democratic Central Committee | $81,000 | $40,500 |
| Grove for Senate 2022 | $61,600 | $3,080 |
| Re-Elect Fiona Ma for State Treasurer 2022 | $55,400 | $4,262 |
| Bob Archuleta for Senate 2022 | $42,600 | $3,550 |
| Tehama County Democratic Central Committee | $40,500 | $40,500 |
| Republican Party of San Diego County | $32,000 | $10,667 |
| Angelique Ashby for Senate 2022 | $29,350 | $4,892 |
| Colonel Tom Umberg for Senate 2022 | $26,100 | $2,900 |
| Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee United Democratic Campaign | $18,500 | $3,700 |
| Anna Caballero for Senate 2022 | $17,400 | $1,582 |
| Jones for Senate 2022 | $16,900 | $2,414 |
| Susan Rubio for Senate 2022 | $16,400 | $2,733 |
| Re-Elect Eleni Kounalakis for Lieutenant Governor 2022 | $16,000 | $2,667 |
| Janet Nguyen for Senate 2022 | $15,800 | $2,633 |
| Mike McGuire for State Senate 2022 | $13,700 | $3,425 |
| Re-Elect Tony Thurmond for Superintendent of Public Instruction 2022 | $12,600 | $3,150 |
| San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee | $12,000 | $6,000 |
| Hurtado for Senate 2022 | $11,500 | $1,278 |
| Inland Empire Taxpayers Association | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Senator Susan Rubio Ballot Measure Committee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees – CA People Small Contributor Committee | $9,311 | $4,655 |
| Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner 2022 | $8,100 | $8,100 |
| Hertzberg for Senate 2018 Officeholder Account | $5,500 | $2,750 |
| Rendon Ballot Measure Committee to Keep California Competitive | $4,900 | $4,900 |
| Ben Allen for Senate 2022 | $3,800 | $1,267 |
| Kern County Democratic Central Committee | $3,500 | $1,167 |
| Maria Elena Durazo Democrat for State Senate 2022 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Taxpayers for Gaines for Board of Equalization 2022 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Humboldt County Democratic Central Committee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Democrats of San Luis Obispo | $1,000 | $1,000 |
