In California, almost $325 million has already been raised in support and opposition to a handful of direct democracy initiatives hoping to appear on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

Across 17 active ballot measures, campaign committees have raised a combined $324,780,677 and spent $25,996,796 so far, not including any unpaid debts or loans, according to records provided to the public by the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Hundreds of California's personal injury attorneys have banded together to raise $65 million in a battle against Uber, which has raised $35 million.

Labor unions, including the Service Employees International Union - United Healthcare Workers West, the California Teachers Association, and AFSCME Local 3299, have raised $44 million to support a wealth tax, a permanent extension of the high-earner income tax surcharge, a cap on hospital executive compensation and a UC housing loan program for staff.

Hospital and health care organizations have raised a combined $38.7 million across three ballot initiative committees, backing a measure to restrict union political spending and opposing the hospital executive compensation cap.

Six citizen initiatives targeting government efficiency, tax limitations, CEQA reform, school funding, and homeownership have collectively raised $81.1 million, with $77.75 million coming from Building A Better California, whose largest donor is Google co-founder Sergey Brin at $45 million.

Sources: California Target Book; California Fair Political Practices Commission

Here is all the money so far, ranked by total raised, as of April 11, 2026:

1. Protecting Automobile Accident Victims from Attorney Self-Dealing Act / The People's Right to Contract with Counsel of Choice Act (Prop ID #250022 / Prop ID #250027)

Total raised: $103,655,821 

These two measures involve a legal battle between Uber and California's personal injury attorneys. 

Prop ID #250022 would limit the fees personal injury attorneys may receive so that victims retain at least 75% of their monetary recovery, increase victims' burden of proof for certain medical expenses, limit the amounts they may recover for certain medical expenses, and prohibit certain financial arrangements between attorneys and medical providers.

Prop ID #250027 is a proposed constitutional amendment (Initiative 25-0027) that would amend the California Constitution to prohibit new state laws that deny or interfere with a person's ability to contract with an attorney of their choice.

"A More Affordable California" - $32 Million

On the support side of Prop ID #250022, "A More Affordable California, Sponsored By Uber," formed October 31, 2025, in Marin County, has raised $32,512,759. Uber Technologies, Inc. of San Francisco is the sole funder, having made three separate contributions: $12,000,000 on October 29, 2025; $17,500,000 on February 3, 2026; and $3,000,000 on February 3, 2026. Spending has gone primarily toward petition circulation, with PCI Campaigns, Inc. receiving $1,500,000.

“Alliance Against Corporate Abuse” - $65 Million

In opposition to Prop ID #250022 and in support of Prop ID #250027, "Alliance Against Corporate Abuse, Sponsored By Consumer Attorneys Of California," formed November 21, 2025, in Sacramento County, has raised $65,774,782. Alliance Against Corporate Abuse is funded by hundreds of California personal injury and plaintiff attorneys contributing amounts ranging from $1,000 to $1,250,000. The largest individual contributions include Nicholas C. Rowley of Trial Lawyers For Justice ($1,250,000), Chang/Chang Klein LLP ($1,000,000), Panish, Shea, Ravipudi LLP ($700,000), Rafii & Associates PC ($600,000 across two contributions), Law Offices of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger ($600,000), Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles ($507,000 across two contributions), Homampour Law Firm ($500,000), Sweet James Puerto Rico ($500,000), Aminpour & Associates APC ($500,000), Singleton Schreiber LLP ($500,000), Wilshire Law Firm ($500,000), Arias Sanguinetti Wang & Team LLP ($500,000), and Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP ($500,000). 

“Providers For Patient Care” - $5.3 Million

Also, in opposition to Prop ID #250022, "Providers For Patient Care, Sponsored By Americans For Patient Access," formed October 13, 2025, in Sacramento County, has raised $5,368,280. This committee is funded by numerous individual contributors, including physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, pain management specialists, and medical service companies. The largest contributions include Trisha C. Patel, MD, Inc. ($154,444 across two contributions), Timothy Davis of Source Healthcare ($150,000 across two contributions), Global Receivables Servicing ($100,000), and Southern California Medical Group ($74,000). 

2. California Government Efficiency Improvement Act of 2026 (Prop ID #250040)

Total raised: $28,750,000

This measure would require pre-election audits of programs that would receive funding from special taxes proposed by voter initiative, and recurring audits of programs funded by all special taxes enacted after January 1, 2026. It would also prohibit any new state taxes that exclude their revenues from the existing voter-approved state spending limit.

“Californians For A More Transparent And Effective Government” - $28.7 Million

"Californians For A More Transparent And Effective Government, Sponsored By Building A Better California," formed February 27, 2026, in Marin County, has raised $28,750,000, all from Building A Better California (Committee ID 1486767, San Rafael, CA), in three separate late contributions: $2,750,000 on February 20, 2026; $16,000,000 on February 27, 2026; and $10,000,000 on March 13, 2026. 

Building A Better California has raised and donated $77,750,000 into six separate ballot measures, primarily from Brin ($45,000,000), John Doerr III ($9,500,000), Patrick Collison ($7,000,000), Michael Moritz ($7,000,000), Eric Schmidt ($3,026,177), Tony Xu ($2,000,000), Stewart Resnick ($2,000,000), and Chris Larsen ($2,000,000).

3. 2026 Billionaire Tax Act (Prop ID #250024)

Total raised $28,515,499

This measure would impose a one-time tax of up to 5% on taxpayers and trusts with covered assets valued at over $1 billion, allocating 90% of the revenue to health care and 10% to food assistance or education-related programs. 

"Save California Health Care And Public Education” - $17.8 Million

Supporting the measure, "Save California Health Care And Public Education, Sponsored By Service Employees International Union - United Healthcare Workers West," formed October 17, 2025, in Los Angeles County, has raised $17,895,499. The committee is almost entirely funded by two related SEIU-UHW entities: the SEIU United Health Care Workers West Political Issues Committee (Committee ID 991800, Sacramento) and the Service Employees International Union, United Healthcare Workers West (Committee ID 1373047, Los Angeles), which together have made dozens of contributions including multiple $1,000,000 contributions in rapid succession in March and April 2026. Of the $931,276 spent as of December 31, 2025, $930,000 was a nonmonetary adjustment, with $68 in actual cash payments made.

"Golden State Promise" - $10 Million

Opposing the measure, "Golden State Promise," formed January 22, 2026, in Sacramento County, has raised $10,000,000 from Ripple Labs and its Executive Chairman, Chris Larsen.

"Stop The Squeeze" - $400,000

Opposing the measure, "Stop The Squeeze," formed November 12, 2025, in Sacramento County, has raised $400,000 Its three donors are Ronald Conway of SV Angel LLC ($100,000 on November 17, 2025), Daniel Tierney of Wicklow Capital, Inc. ($200,000 on February 17, 2026), and Intersect USA, LLC ($100,000 on March 6, 2026). 

"Californians Against Higher Taxes” - $220,000

Opposing the measure, "Californians Against Higher Taxes, Sponsored By The California Business Roundtable," formed November 26, 2025, in Marin County, has raised $220,000. The California Business Roundtable Issues PAC (San Rafael, CA) accounts for $215,000 of the total.

4. Clinic Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (Prop ID #250008)

Total raised: $28,383,619

This SEIU-UHW initiative would require nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Centers to spend at least 90% of their revenue on program services advancing their charitable purpose. 

“Protect Patients” - $28.3 Million

Opposing the measure, "Protect Patients: Stop The Attack On Community Health Centers And Clinics, Sponsored By California Primary Care Association Advocates," formed October 6, 2025, in Sacramento County, has raised $28,383,619 entirely in opposition ($16,045,864 monetary, $28,955 nonmonetary, $11,308,800 in late contributions). Top donors include Altamed Health Services Corporation ($4,717,867), California Primary Care Association Advocates Issues Committee ($1,398,954), Innercare ($1,000,000), and Family Health Centers of San Diego ($1,000,000). 

5. Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act of 2026 (Prop ID #250041)

Total raised: $27,750,000

This measure would prohibit any new state tax that either taxes the ownership or control of personal property, including retirement accounts, financial assets, investment accounts, business interests, and intellectual property, or applies retroactively based on the taxpayer's conduct or activities before the tax's effective date. 

“Californians To Protect Retirement And Life Savings” - $27.7 Million

Supporting the measure, "Californians To Protect Retirement And Life Savings, Sponsored By Building A Better California," formed February 27, 2026, in Marin County, has raised $27,750,000, all from Building A Better California (Committee ID 1486767, San Rafael, CA) in three separate “late” contributions: $2,750,000 on February 20, 2026; $9,000,000 on February 27, 2026; and $16,000,000 on March 13, 2026. 

6. California Children's Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2026 (Prop ID #250016)

Total raised: $15,250,000 

This measure would make permanent the existing 2012 voter-approved tax rates for high-income Californians, currently set to expire in 2031, allocating 89% of revenues to K-12 schools and 11% to community colleges.

“Californians For Protecting Public Education, Health Care And Budget Stability” - $15.2 Million

Supporting the measure, "Californians For Protecting Public Education, Health Care And Budget Stability, Sponsored By Education And Labor Organizations," formed August 29, 2025, in Sacramento County, has raised $15,250,000. 

The California Teachers Association / Issues PAC is the dominant funder, having contributed a total of $15,000,000 across three separate contributions: $5,000,000 on October 27, 2025; $5,000,000 on February 23, 2026; and $5,000,000 on April 2, 2026. The California Federation of Teachers COPE Prop/Ballot Committee contributed $250,000 on December 11, 2025. Spending has gone almost entirely toward petition circulation.

7. Building an Affordable California Act (Prop ID #250023)

Total raised: $14,370,000

This measure would amend the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expedite environmental review of specified project categories, including most housing, transportation, water, health, and clean energy projects.

"Committee To Build An Affordable California” - $14.3 Million

Supporting the measure, "Committee To Build An Affordable California, Sponsored By The California Chamber Of Commerce," formed on November 3, 2025, in Marin County, has raised $14,370,000. Building A Better California is the largest donor at $10,000,000, having made two contributions of $5,000,000 each on January 13, 2026, and February 3, 2026. Other donors include California Building Industry Association Issues Committee ($900,000 across three contributions), Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation ($250,000), Modern Infrastructure Alliance Action Fund, Sponsored By Prologis ($250,000), California Water Service Company ($250,000), CA Business PAC ($150,000), Agricultural Council of California Issues PAC ($100,000), Associated General Contractors Political Action Committee ($50,000), United Contractors ($50,000), Wireless Infrastructure Association ($25,000), California Assisted Living Association ($25,000), and California Business Properties Association Issues PAC ($20,000).

8. University of California Support Staff Down Payment Loans (Prop ID #250018)

Total raised: $13,100,059

This measure would require the University of California to provide no-interest, 20% down-payment loans to non-faculty, non-managerial staff who are first-time homeowners with 5 years of UC employment, with 75% of loans reserved for staff at or below the area median income.

“First-Time Home Buyers” - $13.1 Million

Supporting the measure, "First-Time Home Buyers, Sponsored By American Federation Of State, County And Municipal Employees Local 3299," formed May 27, 2025, in Alameda County, has raised $13,100,059. AFSCME Local 3299 is the sole funder, having made eight separate contributions totaling $13,100,000: $1,500,000 (October 27, 2025), $2,000,000 (November 26, 2025), $2,000,000 (January 8, 2026), $3,000,000 (February 5, 2026), $300,000 (February 27, 2026), $2,500,000 (March 4, 2026), $500,000 from AFSCME Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee (March 26, 2026), and $1,300,000 (April 1, 2026). Spending has gone primarily toward petition circulation.

9. Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Proposition 13 (Prop ID #250006)

Total raised: $12,722,750

This measure would raise the vote approval threshold for voter-proposed local special taxes from a simple majority to two-thirds. In charter cities, it would prohibit voters from approving real estate transfer taxes beyond the existing 0.11% rate. It would also overturn all existing voter-approved property-related taxes that do not comply with these requirements two years after enactment.

"Californians To Restore Local Taxpayers' Right To Vote On Taxes” - $12.7 Million

Supporting the measure, "Californians To Restore Local Taxpayers' Right To Vote On Taxes, Sponsored By Homeowners, Businesses, And Taxpayers," has raised $12,722,750. Nearly $5 million was directed as a nonmonetary contribution to "Protect Prop. 13, a project of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association" for petition circulation.

10. California Immunology and Immunotherapy Collaborative Medical Research Initiative (Prop ID #250026)

Total raised: $11,000,000

This measure would authorize $8.4 billion in state general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research, allocated equally between a UC-affiliated nonprofit medical research institute and a grant program for public or nonprofit universities. Half of the research money would go to cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease research. Funding recipients would be required to sell technology and drugs derived from research in California for 20% below the national average price.

"Californians For Immunology Research And Cures” - $11 Million

"Californians For Immunology Research And Cures, Sponsored By The Michelson Center For Public Policy," formed December 31, 2025, in Los Angeles County, has raised $11,000,000, all in late contributions, with $0 spent and $0 cash on hand. The committee was formed on the last day of 2025 and all funding arrived in January 2026. Just two donors account for the entire raise: Gary K. Michelson and Affiliated Entity Michelson Center for Public Policy contributed $6,000,000 in two contributions ($4,000,000 on January 9, 2026 and $2,000,000 on January 12, 2026), and Meyer Luskin, CEO and Chairman of Scope Industries of Santa Monica, contributed $5,000,000 in two contributions ($1,000,000 on January 8, 2026 and $4,000,000 on January 9, 2026).

11. California Voter ID Initiative (Prop ID #250007)

Total raised: $10,652,100

This measure would amend the California Constitution to require voters to present government-issued identification at the polls or the last four digits of a government-issued identification number when voting by mail. It would also require the state to provide voter identification cards on request and require elections officials to annually report the percentage of each county's voters whose citizenship has been verified.

"Californians For Voter ID" - $10.4 Million

"Californians For Voter ID," formed March 7, 2025, in Merced County, has raised $10,392,522. The committee's largest donor was Richard Uihlein, CEO of Uline, who contributed $4,000,000. Reform California contributed $1,905,750 in nonmonetary contributions for petition signatures. A $1,000,000 loan from S.R. Bray LLC was fully repaid.

“Californians For Voting Rights” - $260,000

In opposition, "Californians For Voting Rights, Sponsored By California Donor Table," formed March 11, 2026, in Sacramento County, has raised $259,578, 100% of which came from a single donor, the ACLU of Northern California Issues Committee, with $0 spent.

12. Health Care Transparency, Accountability, and Union Member Right to Vote Act (Prop ID #250021)

Total raised: $10,000,000

This measure would prohibit certain large health care unions from political spending over specified amounts on state or local ballot measures without following member consent requirements, and would require those unions to provide members with an annual notice describing prior-year political spending.

“Californians For Health Care Workers' Right To Vote” - $10 Million

Supporting the measure, "Californians For Health Care Workers' Right To Vote, Sponsored By California Association Of Hospitals And Health Systems," formed December 2, 2025, in Sacramento County, has raised $10,000,000, the entire amount contributed on the day the committee was formed by a single donor, California Hospitals Committee on Issues (CHCI), sponsored by California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (Committee ID 880212, Sacramento, CA). Spending has gone primarily toward petition circulation.

13. AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (Prop ID #250036)

Total raised: $10,000,000 

This measure would require AI companion chatbot operators to disclose to minors that they are interacting with artificial intelligence, maintain protocols to prevent suicidal ideation and self-harm content, send notifications at least every three hours reminding minors to take a break and that the chatbot is not human, and prevent sexually explicit content directed at minors. Beginning July 1, 2027, operators would be required to annually report to the Office of Suicide Prevention on their protocols for detecting and responding to suicidal ideation.

The California Kids AI Safety Act (Prop ID #250025), covers similar ground, but the committee reported no money spent or raised.

The AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act explicitly states that if both measures were to appear on the same ballot, they shall be deemed in conflict, with only the one receiving more votes taking effect.

"Parents And Kids Safe AI Coalition" - $10 Million

"Parents And Kids Safe AI Coalition, Sponsored By OpenAI And Child Safety Advocacy Organizations," formed January 9, 2026, in Sacramento County, has raised $10,000,000. The entire $10,000,000 came from a single contribution by OpenAI OpCo, LLC of San Francisco, CA on January 13, 2026, just four days after the committee was formed.

14. California Middle-Class Homeownership and Family Home Construction Act of 2026 (Prop ID #250013)

Total raised: $6,000,000 

This measure would authorize up to $25 billion in bonds to offer eligible buyers fixed-rate mortgages for up to 17% of the purchase price of a qualified new home, defined as new construction or the first sale of converted nonresidential property priced below approximately $1 million to $1.5 million, depending on the county. Borrowers must be California residents for one year, plan to occupy the home, earn less than 200% of the area median income, and pay at least 3% down.

"CA Homes Committee" - $6 Million

Supporting the measure, "CA Homes Committee" (Committee ID 1481256) has received $6,000,000 from Building A Better California (Committee ID 1486767, San Rafael, CA). 

15. Protect Schools and Taxpayers Act of 2026 (Prop ID #250038)

Total raised: $4,250,000

"Protect California Schools” -$4.2 Million

Supporting the measure, "Protect California Schools, Sponsored By Building A Better California," formed February 27, 2026, in Marin County, has raised $4,250,000, all from a single donor, Building A Better California (Committee ID 1486767, San Rafael, CA), in two “late” contribution reports: $2,750,000 on February 20, 2026 and $1,500,000 on March 13, 2026. 

16. Health Care Executive Compensation Act of 2026 (Prop ID #250009)

Total raised: $380,829

This measure would prohibit certain hospitals and medical entities from paying executives, managers, and administrators more than $450,000 in total annual compensation, with the limit increasing up to 3.5% annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

“Californians Against The Health Care Endangerment Act” -$381,000

Opposing the measure, "Californians Against The Health Care Endangerment Act, Sponsored By California Association Of Hospitals And Health Systems," formed February 17, 2026, in Sacramento County, has raised $380,829 entirely in opposition, all from a single donor, California Hospitals Committee on Issues (CHCI), sponsored by California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (Committee ID 880212, Sacramento, CA), in three separate contributions: $250,000 cash on February 23, 2026; $68,607 in-kind for polling on March 11, 2026; and $62,222 in-kind for focus groups on March 11, 2026.