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2024 general election

California 21st District

The candidate who raised the most money won.

$2.5M was spent on the 2024 California 21st District race: $2.5M raised by the campaigns, $1.1M of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Jim Costa (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$2.5M

Raised by campaigns

$2.5M

PAC checks

$1.1M

Outside money

$0

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Jim CostaDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$1.7M
Spent
$1.9M
From individuals
$692K
From PACs
$1.0M
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 59% of Costa's money came from PACs

Corporate $400K (40%)Trade group $378K (38%)Leadership PAC $6K (1%)Membership $88K (9%)Union $78K (8%)Other $57K (6%)
FEC record H4CA20082
Michael MaherRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$785K
Spent
$754K
From individuals
$646K
From PACs
$84K
From party
$5K
Own money & loans
$7K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 11% of Maher's money came from PACs

Trade group $6K (6%)Leadership PAC $54K (50%)Membership $5K (5%)Super PAC $9K (8%)Party $5K (5%)Other $28K (26%)
FEC record H2CA22215

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2024 California 21st District race?
$2.5M was spent on the 2024 California 21st District race: $2.5M raised by the campaigns, $1.1M of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Jim Costa (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2024 California 21st District race?
Jim Costa (Democrat) raised $1.7M.
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2024 California 21st District race?
American Israel Public Affairs Committee Political Action Committee gave $15K to Jim Costa; Integrity Tour 2024 gave $13K to Michael Maher; National Propane Gas Association PAC gave $10K to Jim Costa.