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2024 general election

California 26th District

The candidate who raised the most money won.

$1.8M was spent on the 2024 California 26th District race: $1.7M raised by the campaigns, $761K of it from PACs, plus $68K from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Julia Brownley (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$1.8M

Raised by campaigns

$1.7M

PAC checks

$761K

Outside money

$68K

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Julia BrownleyDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$1.6M
Spent
$1.0M
From individuals
$803K
From PACs
$756K
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$68K
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 47% of Brownley's money came from PACs

Corporate $236K (31%)Trade group $124K (16%)Leadership PAC $12K (2%)Membership $118K (15%)Union $224K (29%)Other $49K (6%)

Biggest outside spenders

  • American Veterans Initiative PAC · $27K supporting
  • United Veterans Alliance of America PAC · $13K supporting
  • Veterans Aid PAC · $13K supporting
  • Autism Hear US Now PAC · $13K supporting
  • Firefighters Coalition of America PAC · $3K supporting
FEC record H2CA00120
Michael KoslowRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$101K
Spent
$89K
From individuals
$63K
From PACs
$5K
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$33K
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 5% of Koslow's money came from PACs

Other $5K (100%)
FEC record H4CA26162

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2024 California 26th District race?
$1.8M was spent on the 2024 California 26th District race: $1.7M raised by the campaigns, $761K of it from PACs, plus $68K from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Julia Brownley (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2024 California 26th District race?
Julia Brownley (Democrat) raised $1.6M and had $68K in outside spending on their side.
Which outside groups spent the most on the 2024 California 26th District race?
American Veterans Initiative PAC ($27K), United Veterans Alliance of America PAC ($13K), Veterans Aid PAC ($13K).
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2024 California 26th District race?
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Political Action Committee gave $15K to Julia Brownley; National Air Traffic Controllers Association PAC gave $10K to Julia Brownley; Edison International PAC gave $10K to Julia Brownley.