Introducing Our (Free) 2026 Primary Campaign Finance Overview

California's June 2026 primary election is heating up, and we've just launched a comprehensive new tool to help you track the money behind every major race. Our new Campaign Finance Primary Overview gives you a complete financial picture of all candidates running for statewide and legislative offices.

What You'll Find

This new page consolidates campaign finance data for over 200 candidates across all major races:

• Statewide offices: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and more
• All 80 Assembly districts currently up for election
• 20 State Senate districts with races in 2026
• Board of Equalization contests

For each candidate, you can see their total fundraising, spending, cash on hand, and outstanding debt — all pulled from the latest official filings with the California Secretary of State.

Why This Matters

Campaign finance data reveals crucial insights about electoral competitiveness. Candidates who raise significantly more money often have broader support networks, better name recognition, and the resources needed for effective voter outreach. But the full picture requires looking beyond just fundraising totals.

Cash on hand shows which campaigns have the resources for the final push. High spending early might indicate either strong momentum or the need to build name recognition. Outstanding debt can signal financial stress that might affect a campaign's viability.

How to Use the Overview

The page includes several features designed to help you navigate the data:

Race Filters: Click "Statewide" to focus on Governor, Attorney General, and other statewide races. Select "Assembly" or "Senate" to see legislative contests.

Search Function: Type a candidate name or district (like "AD-15" for Assembly District 15) to quickly find specific races.

Sortable Columns: Click any column header to sort by fundraising, spending, cash on hand, or debt levels.

Filing Status Indicators: Green badges show candidates with recent filings (through June 2025 or later), while yellow indicates older data. Some newer candidates may show "No F460 filed" if they haven't yet reached filing thresholds.

Going Deeper with a Subscription

While the overview page is free for everyone, diving deeper into the data requires a subscription. Want to see exactly who's funding these campaigns? Curious about specific expenditures or donation patterns? Our subscription plans unlock detailed donor information, expenditure breakdowns, and complete filing histories for every committee.

Subscribers can explore individual contributor profiles, track spending patterns over time, and analyze the money flowing through California politics at a granular level. It's the complete picture behind the summary numbers.

The Bigger Picture

This overview page provides the essential financial snapshot of every major race in California. As we get closer to the June 2026 primary, expect to see significant shifts in these numbers. Fundraising typically accelerates in the months leading up to an election, and spending patterns often reveal campaign strategies and priorities.

The data updates daily from official Secretary of State filings, so you'll always have the most current information available.

Ready to dive in? Explore the 2026 Primary Campaign Finance Overview and see how the money is shaping California's political landscape. And if you want the full story behind the numbers, check out our subscription options.