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State Senate District 16
November 3, 2026 general · the primary
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Hurtado Dincumbent State Senator | 2025 Annual 1 real property, 18 gifts | 1 | $3,175,802 | $1,419 | $1,797,817 |
| Guillermo Asuncion Gonzalez R Small Business Owner | 2026 Candidate 1 businesses & trusts | 1 | $359,775 | — | $243,813 |
Raised: itemized contributions to the candidate's controlled committees on Cal-Access reports covering 2025–2026 (latest amendments only). Their own: contributions and loans from the candidate. A candidate for federal office (U.S. House) reports to the FEC, not Cal-Access.
Outside spending
$1,707,264 spent by independent committees for or against this race's candidates (24-hour reports, Form 496). The candidates don't control it.
| Spender | For / against | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Action PAC, sponsored by Legislative Action California 2026-08-24 – 2026-10-09 · latest report | for Guillermo Asuncion Gonzalez | $1,083,426 |
| Legislative Action PAC, sponsored by Legislative Action California 2026-09-11 – 2026-10-06 · latest report | against Melissa Hurtado | $612,354 |
| GOLDEN STATE REVIVAL - SUPPORTING GONZALEZ FOR SENATE 2026, NORDBLUM FOR ASSEMBLY 2026, AND CASTILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 2026-08-26 – 2026-10-05 · latest report | for Guillermo Asuncion Gonzalez | $11,485 |
Expenditures of $1,000 or more within 90 days of the election, reported within 24 hours; earlier spending is reported on other forms not shown here.