Campaign Finance Intelligence

Track the money that moves California politics. Monitor candidates, committees, and contributions for state-level races—all in one integrated platform. Know who's funding campaigns, where the money flows, and which committees have real influence.

Covers statewide offices, State Assembly, State Senate, and Board of Equalization races. Included with all subscriptions.

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Candidate Financial Summary

Total Raised

$1,234,567

Cash on Hand

$456,789

John Smith for Assembly 2026 Active
Latest Filing: 03/15/2024
Form 460 - Semi-Annual

Track Every Candidate's War Chest

See who's running, how much they've raised, and their financial momentum. Compare fundraising across candidates in the same race to identify frontrunners and emerging challengers.

  • Real-time fundraising totals and cash on hand
  • Filing history and amendment tracking
  • Compare candidates within the same race
  • Identify which campaigns have momentum
Committee Activity Overview
Contributions In $2,345,678
Expenditures Out -$1,876,543

Net Position $469,135
24 Filings
342 Donors
Since 2018

Deep Dive Into Committee Activity

Understand which committees wield real influence. Track their contributions, expenditures, and financial health to identify key players in California politics.

  • Complete financial summaries at a glance
  • Track money in and money out
  • Identify committee types and affiliations
  • Monitor cash reserves and burn rates
Top Contributors
Tech Industry PAC
Committee
$250,000
Jane Doe
Individual • CEO, Example Corp
$125,000
Labor United
Small Contributor Committee
$100,000

Know Who's Writing the Checks

Identify key donors and contribution patterns. Filter by amount, date, contributor type, and more to understand funding sources and donor networks.

  • Searchable contributor database
  • Filter by individual, PAC, or party contributions
  • Track employer and occupation data
  • Export contributor lists for outreach
Independent Expenditure Activity
$3.2M
Supporting
$1.8M
Opposing
Support Progress PAC $1.5M
Citizens Against Tax $800K

Monitor Independent Expenditures

Track outside spending that can swing elections. See which committees are supporting or opposing candidates, and how much they're investing in each race.

  • Real-time IE reporting and alerts
  • Support vs. oppose breakdown by candidate
  • Committee-by-committee spending analysis
  • Identify races attracting major outside money
Expenditure Summary
CNS Campaign Consultants $523,456 42%
LIT Literature and Mailings $234,567 19%
WEB Information Technology $198,765 16%
OFC Office Expenses $145,678 12%
Total $1,234,567 100%

Follow the Money Trail

See where committees spend their money—from consultant fees to voter outreach. Track vendor relationships and identify spending patterns across campaigns.

  • Detailed expenditure breakdowns by category
  • Track payments to consultants and vendors
  • Identify committee contribution strategies
  • Export expenditure data for analysis
Real-Time Activity Feed
Jane Smith contributed $5,000
to Brown for Assembly 2026
2 hrs ago
Committee filed Form 460
Semi-annual report
1 day ago
$25K independent expenditure
supporting Proposition 12
3 days ago

Stay Ahead with Real-Time Updates

Never miss critical campaign finance activity. Follow specific elections to get a personalized feed of contributions, filings, and expenditures for the races that matter to you.

  • Follow unlimited elections and get personalized feeds
  • Real-time notifications for new filings and large contributions
  • Filter activity by type: filings, contributions, or expenditures
  • Switch between "My Elections" and statewide activity views
Export Capabilities
Contributor Lists
CSV
Name, amount, employer, date
Expenditure Reports
CSV
Payee, amount, purpose, date
Filing Documents
PDF
Original filings from SOS

Export Data for Deeper Analysis

Download contributor lists, expenditure reports, and financial summaries. Build your own analyses, create targeted outreach lists, or integrate with your existing systems.

  • Export to CSV for Excel or database import
  • Filter before export to get exactly what you need
  • Bulk download filing documents
  • Create custom reports for clients or leadership

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