Last Modified: February 12, 2026

The lists below reflect top contributors as reported by committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the June 2026 primary election.

Top Contributors List

Aggregate Contributions to Support or Oppose a Ballot Measure or Candidate

The following are the total amount donated by top contributors to each state ballot measure that is pending Secretary of State verification or are still circulating for signatures. These lists reflect contributions as reported by Primarily Formed Committees.

Office Candidate Aggregated Contributions
Governor Matt Mahan Support: $12,520,853.46
Total from top contributors $12,520,853.46

 

Office Candidate Aggregated Contributions
Governor Eric Swalwell Support: $8,250,000
Total from top contributors $8,250,000

 

 

Office Candidate Aggregated Contributions
Governor Tom Steyer Oppose: $6,025,000
Total from top contributors $6,025,000

 

 

Ballot Measures - Pending or in Circulation for June 2026

None at this time.

Candidates - Primarily Formed to Make Independent Expenditures on Candidates

Supporting

California Back To Basics Supporting Matt Mahan For Governor 2026, 1487425

Number Contributor State Total Contributions
1 Michael Moritz CA $2,000,000
2 Ashley Merrill  CA $1,020,000
3 Michael Seibel CA $1,000,000
4 Neil Mehta CA $999,999
5 Steven Huffman CA $999,999
6 Patrick Collison CA $990,000
7 William E. Oberndorf CA $843,200
8 Chris Wanstrath CA $500,000
9 Nina Wanstrath CA $500,000
10 John A. Pritzker CA $500,000
Total from top contributors $9,353,198
 

Deliver for California - Matt Mahan for Governor 2026, 1488716

Number Contributor State Total Contributions
1 Sergey Brin NV $1,000,000
2 Paul Buchheit CA $1,000,000
3

California Back to Basics Supporting Matt Mahan for Governor 2026

Top Donors to Contributor: Michael Moritz; Ashley Merrill

CA $282,655.46
4 Brian Singerman CA $250,000
5 Gary Filizetti CA $240,000
6 Nicholas Pritzker  CA $100,000
7 Blake Byers CA $100,000
8 Michelle Boyers CA $100,000
9 Eugene Frantz CA $50,000
10 Ted Schlein CA $45,000
Total from top contributors $3,167,655.46
 
 
Opposing

No committee opposing this candidate raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list. 

Supporting

Californians for a Fighter in Support of Eric Swalwell for Governor 2026 - 1488732

 

Nurses and Educators Supporting Swalwell for Governor 2026 sponsored by SEIU California State Council, 1489873

Number Contributor State Total Contributions
1 Dignity CA Services Employees International Union SEIU Local 2015 CA $2,000,000
2 SEIU California State Council for Working People CA $2,000,000
3 Service Employees International Union Local 1000 Issues PAC CA $1,000,000
Total from top contributors $5,000,000
 
 
Opposing

No committee opposing this candidate raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list. 

Supporting

No committee supporting this candidate raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list. 

Opposing

California is Not for Sale, No on Steyer for Governor 2026, a Coalition of Housing Advocates, Labor and Small Business - 1489677

Number Contributor State Total Contributions
1

California Real Estate Independent Expenditure Committee - California Association of Realtors

Top Donor to Contributor: California Real Estate PAC/Federal - California Association of Realtors

CA $5,000,000
2 California Building Industry Association PAC CA $1,000,000
3

California Correctional Peace Officers Association PAC

Top Donor to Contributor: California Correctional Peace Officers Association (intermediary for members under $100)

CA $25,000
Total from top contributors $6,025,000