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2024 general election

California 36th District

The candidate who raised the most money won.

$2.6M was spent on the 2024 California 36th District race: $2.6M raised by the campaigns, $765K of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Ted W. Lieu (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.

Total money

$2.6M

Raised by campaigns

$2.6M

PAC checks

$765K

Outside money

$0

Candidates

Raised by the campaign Outside money supportingOutside money attacking Democrat Republican Other
Ted W. LieuDemocrat, incumbent
✓ Won
Raised
$2.6M
Spent
$2.7M
From individuals
$1.6M
From PACs
$765K
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$0
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0

Who paid: 30% of Lieu's money came from PACs

Corporate $310K (40%)Trade group $108K (14%)Leadership PAC $2K (0%)Membership $80K (10%)Union $160K (21%)Super PAC $25K (3%)Party $31 (0%)Other $95K (12%)
FEC record H4CA33119
Melissa ToomimRepublican
✗ Lost
Raised
$42K
Spent
$41K
From individuals
$38K
From PACs
$0
From party
$0
Own money & loans
$830
Outside money for
$0
Outside money against
$0
FEC record H2CA00146

Questions people ask

How much money was spent on the 2024 California 36th District race?
$2.6M was spent on the 2024 California 36th District race: $2.6M raised by the campaigns, $765K of it from PACs, plus $0 from outside groups (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024). Ted W. Lieu (Democrat) won and was the top fundraiser.
Who raised the most money in the 2024 California 36th District race?
Ted W. Lieu (Democrat) raised $2.6M.
Which PACs gave the most to candidates in the 2024 California 36th District race?
American Israel Public Affairs Committee Political Action Committee gave $15K to Ted W. Lieu; Employees of Northrop Grumman Corporation PAC gave $10K to Ted W. Lieu; Air Line Pilots Association PAC gave $10K to Ted W. Lieu.