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Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states
- California donors funded Democrats in several national Senate races beyond the state, per a Times analysis of early 2026 filings.
- Specific races highlighted included Georgia’s Jon Ossoff and Texas’s James Talarico, both receiving notable California support.
- The analysis notes that donors contributing under $200 are not required to be identified, affecting donor transparency.
- Republican fundraising remains strong through big-money committees, offsetting some Democratic gains.
- The Senate Leadership Fund held a large cash advantage over Democratic groups at the end of March.
- Large-scale political spending is expected to top several billions in Senate race advertising.
- California is described as a 'rich gold mine' for donors supporting Democratic candidates nationwide.
- Some top Democratic contenders in Michigan and Alaska drew more California donations than their home-state donors.
- The Times notes a broader trend of California donors backing candidates across the political map in the 2026 cycle.
- Campaign finance reports show California donors disclosing large contributions to multiple campaigns.
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