Campaign Finance

The Major Donors Who Shaped the 2024 Legislative Elections

Who were the biggest financial backers of California’s 2024 legislative candidates? We used The Ballot Book’s new campaign finance tools to analyze which major donors spent the most — and how often their candidates won. The results offer a revealing look at the individuals, businesses, and organizations shaping the future of the State Assembly and Senate.

Who’s Backing the Right Candidates in Sacramento?

Discover which California political committees are best at picking winning candidates. Our analysis of three recent election cycles reveals the top-performing PACs, their hit rates, and what it says about influence in state politics.

Tracking Early Fundraising in the 2026 Governor’s Race

With the 2026 primary approaching, early fundraising numbers offer a glimpse into which gubernatorial candidates are gaining momentum — and who might be stalling. This breakdown uses data from The Ballot Book’s campaign finance platform to track who’s raising, spending, and signaling viability.

Did SB 1439 Change Local Campaign Finance?

When SB 1439 became law in 2022, it aimed to curb donor influence by restricting local officials from voting on matters tied to recent contributors. New data from 95 California agencies shows that while overall fundraising and outside spending remain strong, the law may not have significantly changed how money moves through local politics.