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How we classified nearly $900 million in contributions from individuals, companies and PACs

November 9, 2026

How we classified nearly $900 million in contributions from individuals, companies and PACs

CalMatters analysis of campaign finance contributors helped uncover some of the major influences behind the propositions on Californians’ ballots this year.

Reporting by CalMatters.