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State Senate District 36
November 3, 2026 general · the primary
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Duncan D Anti-Tariff Attorney | 2026 Candidate 1 investments, 1 businesses & trusts | — | $475,240 | — | $319,180 |
| Tony Strickland Rincumbent State Senator/Businessman | 2025 Annual (amendment) 2 gifts | 1 | $3,143,913 | — | $2,150,562 |
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
$1,429,199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Leads 2026-10-06 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $620,035 |
| Legislative Action PAC in Support of Tony Strickland for Senate 2026 2026-09-09 – 2026-10-07 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $292,413 |
| Legislative Action PAC in Support of Tony Strickland for Senate 2026 2026-09-23 · latest report | against Chris Duncan | $268,466 |
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association Political Action Committee 2026-10-08 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $150,000 |
| Californians to Preserve and Protect Local Jobs and Essential Community Services, sponsored by Hawaiian Gardens Casino 2026-10-02 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $66,500 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 2026-10-02 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $31,716 |
| DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ORANGE COUNTY 2026-09-29 · latest report | for Chris Duncan | $69 |
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.
Donors to more than one candidate here
2 donors gave to two or more of this race's candidates (all their contributions to each, 2025–2026).
| Donor | Gave to | In this race |
|---|---|---|
| Standiford Helm Physician, Standiford Helm, II, M.D. Inc. · San Clemente | Chris Duncan $750 · Tony Strickland $1,500 | $2,250 |
| Pacific Merchant Shipping Association PAC Group or PAC · Sacramento | Chris Duncan $500 · Tony Strickland $1,000 | $1,500 |