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2020 general election

California 27th District

The candidate who raised the most money won.

$1.3M was spent on the 2020 California 27th District race: $1.3M raised by the campaigns, $597K of it from PACs, plus $514 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Judy Chu (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$1.3M

Raised by campaigns

$1.3M

PAC checks

$597K

Outside money

$514

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Judy ChuDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$1.2M
Spent
$963K
From individuals
$628K
From PACs
$592K
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$514
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 48% of Chu's money came from PACs

Corporate $180K (26%)Trade group $128K (18%)Leadership PAC $3K (0%)Membership $82K (12%)Union $151K (22%)Super PAC $15K (2%)Party $90K (13%)Other $51K (7%)

Biggest outside spenders

  • Aft Solidarity · $500 supporting
  • National Union of Healthcare Workers Federal Committee On Political Education · $14 supporting
FEC record H0CA32101
Johnny J. NalbandianRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$40K
Spent
$39K
From individuals
$12K
From PACs
$5K
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$23K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 13% of Nalbandian's money came from PACs

Other $5K (100%)
FEC record H0CA27127

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2020 California 27th District race?
$1.3M was spent on the 2020 California 27th District race: $1.3M raised by the campaigns, $597K of it from PACs, plus $514 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Judy Chu (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2020 California 27th District race?
Judy Chu (Democrat) raised $1.2M and had $514 in outside spending on their side.
Which outside groups spent the most on the 2020 California 27th District race?
Aft Solidarity ($500), National Union of Healthcare Workers Federal Committee On Political Education ($14).
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2020 California 27th District race?
United Democrats San Gabriel Valley gave $90K to Judy Chu; Pricewaterhousecoopers Political Action Committee I gave $12K to Judy Chu; Employees of Northrop Grumman Corporation PAC gave $10K to Judy Chu.