California Donors Help Democrats Outraise Republicans in Senate Races

California donors played a pivotal role in boosting Democratic fundraising for key U.S. Senate races during the first quarter of 2026, according to an analysis of campaign finance filings by the Los Angeles Times published on April 17, 2026.

The report found that Californians contributed the largest share of out-of-state funds to Democratic Senate campaigns in multiple competitive races, with some candidates receiving nearly as much from California-based donors as from supporters in their home states among those who gave $200 or more and were publicly disclosed.