November 2020 General Election
Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to 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 November 2020 general election.
The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or oppose a state candidate, only those committees that have raised $1,000,000 or more and have at least one contributor of $10,000 or more.
For itemized contribution and expenditure reports on state ballot measures, go to the CA Secretary of State’s ballot measure page.
For itemized contribution and expenditure reports on state candidates, go to the CA Secretary of State’s candidate page.
*A contributor whose name is marked with an asterisk made a contribution to a committee that simultaneously supported or opposed more than one potential ballot measure for the same election. Because of this, it is not possible to determine the amount of the contribution that was spent specifically on the campaign for any particular measure. In these cases the contributions are listed for each ballot measure the committee has been formed to support or oppose. This results in the same contribution appearing multiple times - once for each ballot measure the committee supports or opposes.
The top 10 lists reflect the most recently available data. During the 90 days before an election the FPPC makes every attempt to ensure that the lists are updated within one business day of receiving new information. Otherwise, the top contributor lists are updated weekly.
The following key explains the symbols used to indicate changes after each new update.
Status Key
NEW | A new person/entity has qualified as a top 10 contributor. |
↑ | A contributor has moved up the list. |
↓ | A contributor has moved down the list. |
+ | A contributor has made an additional contribution. |
- | No change has occurred with this contributor. |
*A contributor whose name is marked with an asterisk made a contribution to a committee that simultaneously supported or opposed more than one potential ballot measure for the same election. Because of this, it is not possible to determine the amount of the contribution that was spent specifically on the campaign for any particular measure. In these cases the contributions are listed for each ballot measure the committee has been formed to support or oppose. This results in the same contribution appearing multiple times - once for each ballot measure the committee supports or opposes.
Top Contributor Lists
The following are the total amount donated by top contributors to each state ballot measure that has qualified for the election. These lists reflect contributions as reported by Primarily Formed Committees.
Measure # | Sup/Op | Circulating Title | Top Aggregated Contributions |
Prop. 14 | Support | Authorizes Bonds to Continue Funding Stem Cell and Other Medical Research. Initiative Statute. | $18,107,554 |
Prop. 15 | Support | Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | $56,472,905* |
Prop. 15 | Oppose | Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. | $53,249,159 |
Prop. 16 | Support | A resolution to propose to the people of the State of Califonria an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by repealing Section 31 of Article I thereof, relating to government preferences. Assembly Constitutional Amendment. | $18,869,367* |
Prop.16 | Oppose | A resolution to propose to the people of the State of Califonria an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by repealing Section 31 of Article I thereof, relating to government preferences. Assembly Constitutional Amendment. | $197,069 |
Prop. 19 | Support | The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act. | $63,830,762 |
Prop. 20 | Support | Restricts Parole For Non-Violent Offenders. Authorizes Felony Sentences For Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only As Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute. | $4,665,880 |
Prop. 20 | Oppose | Restricts Parole For Non-Violent Offenders. Authorizes Felony Sentences For Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only As Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute. | $7,993,107 |
Prop. 21 | Support | Expands Local Governments' Authority To Enact Rent Control On Residential Property. Initiative Statute. | $35,306,773 |
Prop. 21 | Oppose | Expands Local Governments' Authority To Enact Rent Control On Residential Property. Initiative Statute. | $57,904,554 |
Prop. 22 | Support | Changes Employment Classifiction Rules for App-Based Transportation and Delivery Drivers. Initiative Statute. | $205,673,011 |
Prop. 22 | Oppose | Changes Employment Classifiction Rules for App-Based Transportation and Delivery Drivers. Initiative Statute. | $11,796,532 |
Prop. 23 | Support | Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Establishes Minimum Staffing and Other Requirements. Initiative Statute. | $5,560,000 |
Prop. 23 | Oppose | Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Establishes Minimum Staffing and Other Requirements. Initiative Statute. | $105,243,991 |
Prop. 24 | Support | Amends Consumer Privacy Laws. Initiative Statute. | $6,527,400 |
Prop. 25 | Support | Referendum to Overturn a 2018 Law That Replaced Money Bail System With a System Based on Public Safety Risk | $14,781,741 |
Prop. 25 | Oppose | Referendum to Overturn a 2018 Law That Replaced Money Bail System With a System Based on Public Safety Risk | $9,072,502 |
Proposition 14
Authorizes Bond to Continue Funding Stem Cell and Other Medical Research. Initiative Statute.
Supporting
Californians for Stem Cell Research, Treatments and Cures | ||||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |||
1 | Robert N. Klein II and Affiliated Entity Klein Financial Corporation | CA | + | $9,392,798 | ||
2 | Dagmar Dobly | CA | - | $2,059,000 | ||
3 | JDRF International | NY | - | $1,000,000 | ||
4 | T. Denny Sanford | AZ | - | $975,000 | ||
5 | Ann Howland Doerr | CA | - | $950,000 | ||
6 | L. John Doerr, III | CA | - | $950,000 | ||
7 | Ann S. Tsukamoto | CA | - | $950,000 | ||
8 | Franklin "Pitch" Johnson | CA | - | $750,756 | ||
9 | Open Philanthropy Action Fund, Supporting the Reform Jails and Community Reinvestment Initiative | CA | - | $580,000 | ||
10 | Dean Rasmussen | CA | - | $500,000 | ||
Total from top contributors | $18,107,554 |
Opposing
No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.
Proposition 15
Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Supporting
Schools and Communities First sponsored by a Coalition of Social Justice Organizations Representing Families and Students | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Teachers Association Issues PAC | CA | + | $19,811,410 |
2 | Chan Zuckerberg Advocacy (Nonprofit 501(C)(4)) | CA | - | $10,905,000 |
3 | SEIU California State Council (nonprofit (C)(5)) | CA | - | $6,909,208 |
4 | CA | + | $3,367,497 | |
5 | Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Issues PAC | CA | ↑+ | $2,000,000 |
6 | CA | ↓+ | $1,752,250 | |
7 | California Federation of Teachers COPE PROP/Ballot Committee | CA | ↓+ | $1,446,692 |
8 | The San Francisco Foundation | CA | ↓+ | $1,306,300 |
9 | American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (FED PAC ID #C000028860) | DC | ↑+ | $1,100,000 |
10 | Emerson Collective LLC | CA | ↓ | $1,000,000 |
Total from top contributors | $49,598,357 |
Educators for Equity, yes on 15 and 16, Sponsored by California Teachers Association | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Teachers Association Issues PAC * | CA | + | $2,500.000 |
Total from top contributors | $2,500,000 |
Opposing
No on Prop 15 - Stop Higher Property Taxes and Save Prop 13 - a coalition of California homeowners, taxpayers, and businesses | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | CA | - | $39,317,690 | |
2 | CA | + | $2,311,000 | |
3 | Boston Properties | CA | - | $1,500,000 |
4 | California Taxpayers Association - Protect Taxpayer Rights | CA | - | $1,436,000 |
5 | NextEra Energy, Inc. | CA | - | $1,295,000 |
6 | Michael K. Hayde, Including Western National Group & Affiliated Entities | CA | - | $1,200,000 |
7 | Public Storage | CA | - | $1,001,000 |
8 | AMERCO | NV | - | $896,000 |
9 | Jeffrey M. Worthe Including Aggregated Contributions | CA | - | $750,000 |
10 | Duesenberg Investment Co., LLC (William S. Anderson) | CA | - | $600,000 |
Total from top contributors | $50,306,690 |
Family Farmers Against Prop. 15 - Stop Higher Food Taxes | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Farm Bureau Federation | CA | - | $753,444 |
2 | Agricultural Council of California Committee in Opposition to Prop. 15 | CA | + | $257,000 |
3 | Western Growers | CA | - | $128,532 |
4 | CA | - | $125,000 | |
5 | Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. | CA | - | $100,000 |
6 | Sun-Maid Growers of California | CA | - | $100,000 |
7 | CA | - | $70,163 | |
8 | Bayer | CA | - | $50,000 |
9 | The Wonder Company LLC | CA | - | $50,000 |
10 | Quinn Group, Inc. | CA | -
|
$36,667 |
Total from top contributors | $1,670,806 |
Protect Prop. 13, No on 15, A Project of the Howard Jarvis Taypayers Association | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | Michael Koss and Affiliates | CA | - | $46,000 |
2 | Domino Realty Management Company and affiliate entities | CA | - | $45,000 |
3 | Corie Koss | CA | - | $45,000 |
4 | William J. Codiga | CA | NEW | $25,000 |
5 | H&P Holdings, Inc. | NV | - | $15,000 |
6 | Columbia Development, LLC (Steve R. Freed) | CA | - | $10,000 |
7 | Eureka Development Company LCC and CSS Properties LLC (D.M. Sutherland) | CA | - | $10,000 |
Total from top contributors | $196,000 |
No on Prop 15 - Protecting our Family Farms, Sponsored by Alliance of California's Farmers and Ranchers | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Dairies, Inc | CA | NEW | $640,000 |
2 | California Citrus Mutual | CA | NEW | $90,000 |
3 | California Rice Industry Association | CA | NEW | $90,000 |
4 | No on Prop 15 - Stop Higher Property Taxes and Save Prop 13 - A Coalition of CA Homeowners, Taxpayers, and Businesses | CA | NEW | $70,163 |
5 | California Fresh Fruit Association | CA | NEW | $40,000 |
6 | California Assn of Pest Control Advisors | CA | NEW | $40,000 |
7 | HOC Holdings, Inc | CA | NEW | $30,000 |
8 | California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association | CA | NEW | $25,500 |
9 | Richard F. Spencer | CA | NEW | $25,000 |
10 | California Fresh Fruit Association PAC | CA | NEW | $25,000 |
Total from top contributors | $1,075,663 |
Proposition 16
A Resolution to Propose to the People of the State of California an Amendment to the Constitution of the State, by repealing Section 31 of Article I thereof, relating to government preferences. Assembly Constitutional Amendment.
Supporting
Yes on 16, Opportunity for All Coalition, sponsored by civil rights organizations | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | Quinn M. Delaney | CA | - | $8,700,000 |
2 | Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and the Hospitals | CA | - | $1,500,000 |
3 | American Civil Liberties Union | NY | + | $1,331,123 |
4 | Open Society Policy Center | DC | - | $1,000,000 |
5 | Patricia Quillin | CA | - | $1,000,000 |
6 | ACLU of Northern California Issues Committee | CA | + | $774,691 |
7 | California Teachers Association / Issues PAC | CA | - | $563,539 |
8 | Blue Shield of California | CA | - | $500,000 |
9 | Ballmer, Connie E. | WA | - | $500,000 |
10 | Ballmer, Steven A. | WA | - | $500,000 |
Total from top contributors | $16,369,353 |
Educators for Equity, yes on 15 and 16, Sponsored by California Teachers Association | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Teachers Association Issues PAC * | CA | + | $2,500.000 |
Total from top contributors | $2,500,000 |
Opposing
Californians for Equal Rights, No on 16 | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | Students for Fair Admissions Inc. | TX | - | $50,000 |
2 | Gail Heriot | CA | + | $49,999 |
3 | Manuel Klausner | CA | ↑+ | $25,030 |
4 | Frank Xu | CA | ↓+ | $16,040 |
5 | John Grassi | CA | - | $15,000 |
6 | IvyMax San Marino Corp. | CA | NEW | $11,000 |
7 | IvyMax, Inc. | CA | ↓ | $10,000 |
8 | Susan Xu | CA | ↓ | $10,000 |
9 | John Lott | CA | ↓ | $10,000 |
Total from top contributors | $197,069 |
Proposition 19
The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act.
Supporting
Yes on 19: Tax Savings and Housing Relief for Seniors, Severely Disables, and Wildfire Victims, Sponsored by California Association of Realtors | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Association of Realtors | CA | + | $16,890,341 |
2 | California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilizaton PAC | DC | + | $16,890,341 |
3 | National Association of Realtors | IL | - | $4,893,500 |
4 | California Democratic Party | CA | + | $21,321 |
Total from top contributors | $38,700,961 |
Yes on 19: Coalition of Firefighters, Realtors, Seniors, Disabled Homeowners, and Wildfire Victims | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Association of Realtors | CA | - | $23,500,000 |
2 | California Democratic Party | CA | + | $1,487,347 |
3 | California Professional Firefighters Ballot Measure Committee | CA | - | $100,454 |
4 | Neighbors For a Better San Francisco | CA | + | $32,000 |
5 | Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 Issues Advocacy/Ballot Initiative PAC | CA | - | $10,000 |
Total from top contributors | $25,129,801 |
Opposing
No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.
Proposition 20
Restricts Parole for Non-Violent Offenders. Authorizes Felony Sentences for Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only as Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute.
Supporting
Yes on 20 - Keep California Safe, a Project of the California Public Safety Partnership Issues Committee | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | California Correctional Peace Officers Association Truth in American Government Fund | CA | - | $2,000,0000 |
2 | California Grocers Association Issues Committee | CA | + | $615,000 |
3 | Peace Officers Research Association of California Political Issues Committee | CA | - | $500,000 |
4 | Association For Los Angeles Deputys Sheriffs PIC | CA | - | $400,000 |
5 | Devin Nunes Campaign Committee | CA | - | $305,500 |
6 | Riverside Sheriffs' Association Public Education Fund | CA | - | $250,000 |
7 | Los Angeles Police Protection League Issues PAC | CA | - | $200,000 |
8 | Devin Nunes Campaign Committee | CA | ↓ | $180,440 |
9 | Protecting California Cooper Ballot Measure Committee | CA | - | $140,441 |
10 | FSB Core Strategies | CA | - | $130,000 |
Total from top contributors | $4,665,880 |
Opposing
No on Prop 20 - Californians Against the Prison Spending Scam | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | Chan Zuckerberg Initiative | CA | - | $2,250,000 |
2 | Patty Quillin | CA | - | $2,000,000 |
3 | Committee for California* | CA | - | $1,000,937 |
4 | OSPC, Inc. | NY | - | $1,000,000 |
5 | Art for Justice Fund, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | NY | - | $500,000 |
6 | Stacy H. Schusterman | OK | - | $500,000 |
7 | The Heising-Simmons Action Fund | CA | - | $375,000 |
8 | Lynn Schusterman | OK | - | $250,000 |
9 | ACLU of Northern California Issues Committee | CA | ↑+ | $117,169 |
10 | Susan Pritzker | NV | NEW | $100,000 |
Total from top contributors | $7,993,107 |
Proposition 21
Expands Local Governments' Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute.
Supporting
Homeowners and Tenants United Sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | AIDS Healthcare Foundation | CA | + | $35,256,773 |
2 | California Nurses Association Political Action Committee | CA | - | $50,000 |
Total from top contributors | $35,306,773 |
Opposing
No on Prop 21 - Californians to Protect Affordable Housing - a coalition of housing advocates, renters, businesses, taxpayers, and veterans | |||||||
Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | ||||
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1 | California Business Roundtable Issues PAC | CA | - | $7,250,000 | |||
2 | Multi-County Property Rights PAC, Sponsored By Apartment Assn of Orange County |
CA | ↑+ | 462,913 | |||
3 | California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization PAC | CA | ↓ | $450,000 | |||
4 | Issues PAC of Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles | CA | + | $445,000 | |||
5 | California Business Properties Association Issues PAC | CA | - | $285,000 | |||
6 | Neveo Mosser, Including the Mosser Companies, Inc. and Affiliated Entities | CA | - | $218,900 | |||
7 | No on 21 - Californians for Affordable Housing, sponsored by the California Rental Housing Association | CA | - | $162,010 | |||
8 | California Taypayers Association - Protect Taxpayer Rights | CA | - | $144,000 | |||
9 | Southern California Rental Housing Association PAC | CA | - | $75,000 | |||
10 | Berkeley Rental Housing Coalition | CA | - | $50,000 | |||
Total from top contributors | $9,542,822 |
Californians For Responsible Housing, Sponsored by California Apartment Association | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | CA | + | $15,013,300 | |
2 | VA | + | $11,052,800 | |
3 | Avalonbay Communities, Inc. | VA | + | $8,779,500 |
4 | Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc. and Affiliated Entities | CA | - | $3,134,600 |
5 | UDR, Inc. | CO | - | $2,525,042 |
6 | Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIMCO) and Afffiliated Entities | CO | - | $2,036,900 |
7 | Sequoia Equities and Affiliated Entities | CA | - | $1,733,800 |
8 | George M. Marcus and Affiliated Entities | CA | - | $1,713,000 |
9 | Invitation Homes | AZ | - | $1,231,290 |
10 | General Investment & Development (GID), A dba for Windsor Investment Company, Inc | MA | - | $1,141,500 |
Total from top contributors | $48,361,732 |
Proposition 22
Changes Employment Classification Rules for App-Based Transportation and Delivery Drivers. Initiative Statute.
Supporting
Protect App-Based Drivers and Services, A Coalition of On-Demand Drivers and Network Companies, Small Businesses, Community Groups and Public Safety Organizations | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | Uber Technologies, Inc. | CA | - | $59,532,466 |
2 | Doordash, Inc. | CA | - | $52,070,515 |
3 | Lyft, Inc. | CA | - | $48,962,682 |
4 | Maplebear Inc. DBA Instacar | CA | - | $31,595,580 |
5 | Postmates Inc. | CA | - | $13,331,768 |
6 | Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund | CA | - | $180,000 |
Total from top contributors | $205,673,011 |
Opposing
Proposition 23
Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Establishes Minimum Staffing and Other Requirements. Initiative Statute.
Supporting
Yes on 23 - Californians for Kidney Dialysis Patient Protection, Sponsored by Service Employees International Union - United Healthcare Workers West | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | SEIU United Healthcare Workers West Political Action Committee | CA | NEW | $5,560,000 |
Total from top contributors | $5,560,000 |
Opposing
Stop the Dangerous & Costly Dialysis Proposition, Sponsored by Dialysis Providers and Caregivers | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | DaVita, Inc. | DC | + | $66,823,445 |
2 | Fresenius Medical Care | KS | - | $29,785,427 |
3 | US Renal Care, Inc. | TX | - | $7,635,118 |
4 | Dialysis Clinic, Inc. | TN | - | $600,000 |
5 | Satellite Heatlhcare, Inc. | CA | - | $400,000 |
Total from top contributors | $105,243,991 |
Proposition 24
Amends Consumer Privacy Laws. Initiative Statute.
Supporting
Yes on 24, Californians for Consumer Privacy | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | Alastair Mactaggart |
CA | + | $6,497,400 |
2 | Bill Dodd Ballot Measure Committee for Progress, Reform & A Stronger California | CA | - | $20,000 |
3 | Eric Silverberg | NY | $10,000 | |
Total from top contributors | $6,527,400 |
Opposing
No committee opposing this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.
Proposition 25
Referendum to Overturn a 2018 Law That Replaced Money Bail System With a System Based on Public Safety Risk.
Supporting
Yes on Prop 25, a coalition of justice reform and labor organizations | |||||||
Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | ||||
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1 | John Arnold | TX | - | $5,00,000 | |||
2 | Steven A. Ballmer and affiliated entities | WA | - | $3,000,000 | |||
3 | Connie E. Ballmer and affiliated entities | WA | - | $3,000,000 | |||
4 | Patty Quillin | CA | - | $1,000,000 | |||
5 | SEIU California State Council (Nonprofit 501(C)(5)) | CA | + | $631,741 | |||
SEIU California State Council Issues Committee** | CA | ||||||
6 | Quinn Delaney | CA | - | $500,000 | |||
7 | Tom Steyer | CA | - | $500,000 | |||
8 | .Action Now Initiatve, LLC | TX | - | $500,000 | |||
9 | SEIU Local 2015 Issues PAC | CA | - | $400,000 | |||
10 | Lynn Schusterman | OK | - | $250,000 | |||
Total from top contributors | $14,781,741 |
Opposing
No on Prop 25 - Stop the Unfair, Unsafe and Costly Ballot Proposition, Sponsored by the American Bail Coalition | ||||
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Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions | |
1 | Triton Management Services, LLC | CA | + | $3,291,567 |
2 | Bankers Insurance Company | FL | ↑+ | $1,117,333 |
3 | AIA Holdings, Inc. | CA | ↓ | $1,114,068 |
4 | Lexington National Insurance Corporation | MD | - | $893,156 |
5 | American Surety Company | IN | - | $883,615 |
6 | Seaview Insurance Company | CA | - | $679,966 |
7 | Financial Casualty & Surety, Inc. | TX | - | $444,496 |
8 | DMCG, Inc. | CA | - | $257,500 |
9 | All Pro Bail Bonds, Inc. | CA | - | $202,000 |
10 | United States Fire Insurance Company | CA | - | $188,801 |
Total from top contributors | $9,072,502 |
None at this time.
Additional Resources
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