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State Senate District 40
November 3, 2026 general · the primary
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mara Elliott D Ethics Attorney | 2026 Candidate 16 investments, 4 gifts | 1 | $968,009 | — | $221,860 |
| Kristie Bruce-Lane R Businesswoman/Victims Advocate | 2026 Candidate 11 investments, 1 income | — | $446,868 | $10,000 | $229,166 |
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
$1,809,249 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity PAC -- A coalition of teachers, health care workers, nurses, faculty members, school employees, and public and private labor organizations 2026-09-11 – 2026-10-07 · latest report | for Mara Elliott | $810,584 |
| Legislative Action PAC, sponsored by Legislative Action California 2026-10-07 · latest report | against Mara Elliott | $415,000 |
| Legislative Action PAC, sponsored by Legislative Action California 2026-09-30 – 2026-10-07 · latest report | for Kristie Bruce-Lane | $195,049 |
| Opportunity PAC -- A coalition of teachers, health care workers, nurses, faculty members, school employees, and public and private labor organizations 2026-09-22 – 2026-10-07 · latest report | against Kristie Bruce-Lane | $173,712 |
| California's Credit Unions Political Action Committee, Sponsored by California Credit Union League 2026-10-02 · latest report | for Kristie Bruce-Lane | $100,000 |
| REPUBLICAN PARTY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY 2026-09-28 – 2026-10-09 · latest report | against Mara Elliott | $64,874 |
| Building a Healthy Future for CA Facilitated by Agricultural Council of CA 2026-10-07 · latest report | for Kristie Bruce-Lane | $24,996 |
| SAN DIEGO COUNTY GUN OWNERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2026-09-15 · latest report | against Mara Elliott | $17,500 |
| SAN DIEGO COUNTY GUN OWNERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 2026-08-25 – 2026-09-15 · latest report | for Kristie Bruce-Lane | $7,535 |
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.