These California political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from July 1 to Sept. 30, according to the Federal Election Commission.
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Top third-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Pelosi for Congress | Nancy Pelosi | $1,103,776 | San Francisco, CA |
| Nunes Victory Fund | Devin Gerald Nunes | $480,434 | Visalia, CA |
| Devin Nunes Campaign Committee | Devin Gerald Nunes | $453,991 | Visalia, CA |
| Schiff Leads PAC | Adam Schiff | $372,050 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Jim Costa for Congress | Jim Costa | $336,017 | Fresno, CA |
| Giglio for California | David Anthony Giglio | $218,249 | Madera, CA |
| Jackie Speier for Congress | Jackie Speier | $206,848 | Burlingame, CA |
| Garamendi for Congress | John Garamendi | $170,500 | Long Beach, CA |
| Citizens for Waters | Maxine Waters | $149,855 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Ajwang for Congress | Ajwang Rading | $102,300 | Palo Alto, CA |
| Lou Correa for Congress | Jose Luis Correa | $81,520 | San Marcos, CA |
| Aarika for Congress | Aarika Samone Rhodes | $72,048 | Northridge, CA |
| Amy Phan West for Congress | Amy Phan West | $65,346 | Irvine, CA |
| Chima for Congress | Harpreet Singh Chima | $43,510 | Stockton, CA |
| John Dennis for Congress 2022 | John Dennis | $34,803 | San Francisco, CA |
| Angel Lara for Congress | Angel Lara | $34,207 | Bakersfield, CA |
| Vargas for Congress | Juan Carlos Vargas | $34,100 | Encinitas, CA |
| Brandon Mosely for Congress | Brandon Mosely | $33,173 | Romoland, CA |
| Brown for Congress | Nathan K. Brown | $32,865 | Irvine, CA |
| Barragan for Congress | Nanette Barragan | $27,081 | San Pedro, CA |
| Mark Meuser for U.S. Senate | Mark Meuser | $20,572 | Irvine, CA |
| Michelle Lyons for Congress 2022 | Michelle Lyons | $18,900 | San Rafael, CA |
| Brian Hawkins for Congress 2022 | Brian E. Hawkins | $15,146 | Santa Ana, CA |
| Alan Lowenthal for Congress | Alan Lowenthal | $14,650 | Encino, CA |
| Eric Ching for Congress | Eric J. Ching | $10,800 | Walnut, CA |
| Lydon for Congress | Robert K. Lydon | $10,000 | Shingletown, CA |
| New PAC | Devin Gerald Nunes | $10,000 | Visalia, CA |
| Greg Tanaka for Congress | Greg Tanaka | $9,730 | Fontana, CA |
| Gus Mattammal for Congress | Gus Mattammal | $7,800 | San Mateo, CA |
| Suzette Martinez Valladares for Congress | Suzette Martinez Valladares | $7,600 | Acton, CA |
| Ruth Luevanos for Congress | Ruth Luevanos | $7,205 | Simi Valley, CA |
| Eric Early for Congress 2020 | Eric Early | $6,175 | West Sacramento, CA |
| Jeff Gorman for Congress | Jeff Gorman | $6,108 | San Rafael, CA |
| Jason Paletta for Congress | Jason Paletta | $3,900 | Colusa, CA |
| Lucie Volotzky for Congress | Lucie L. Volotzky | $3,405 | San Rafael, CA |
| James P Bradley for US Senate | James Patrick Bradley | $2,775 | Laguna Niguel, CA |
| Jolene Daly for Congress | Jolene Daly | $2,250 | San Rafael, CA |
| Elect Dr. Timothy Bilash M.D. for Congress | Timothy Daniel Bilash | $2,000 | San Diego, CA |
| Anthony Felix for Congress | Anthony Felix Jr. | $1,650 | Downey, CA |
| Dalila Epperson for Congress | Dalila Epperson | $1,500 | Easr Garrison, CA |
| Cargile for Congress | Mike Cargile | $1,250 | Pomona, CA |
| Rudy for Congress | Rudy Recile | $1,005 | Vacaville, CA |
| Andy Caldwell for Congress | James Andrew Caldwell | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA |
| Adam T. Medeiros for Congress | Adam Thomas Medeiros | $1,000 | Hanford, CA |
| Yvonne for US Senate 2022 Committee | Yvonne Renee Girard | $800 | Jurupa Valley, CA |
| Committee to Elect Chris Florquist President | Christopher Paul Florquist | $500 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Bish for Congress 2020 | Christine Bish | $500 | Antelope, CA |
| Terry Dale for Congress | Terry Dale | $250 | Newport Beach, CA |
| Rhoda for Congress | Rhoda Nazanin | $250 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Tandon for Congress | Ritesh Tandon | $200 | San Rafael, CA |
| Lilyzsenate 2022 | Lijun Zhou | $150 | San Diego, CA |
| Clifton Roberts for President | Clifton Lee Roberts | $135 | Elk Grove, CA |
| Bera 2012 Victory Fund | Amerish Bera | $25 | Sacramento, CA |
| Ceci Truman for Congress | Cecilia Truman | $3 | Santa Ana, CA |
