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State Assembly Member District 35
June 2, 2026 primary · the general
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrae Gonzales D Councilmember/Nonprofit Director | No Form 700 found with the FPPC | — | $1,001,137 | — | $819,549 |
| Ana Palacio D Emergency Room Nurse | 2026 Candidate 1 income | — | $196,015 | — | $156,292 |
| Saul Ayon R Mayor/Teacher | 2026 Candidate (amendment) 1 businesses & trusts, 3 real property, 6 income | — | $374,172 | $13,150 | $290,402 |
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
$5,161,132 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 2026-04-10 – 2026-05-26 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $1,668,090 |
| Nurses and Educators for Healthy CA Communities sponsored by SEIU California State Council 2026-04-07 – 2026-05-13 · latest report | against Andrae Gonzales | $518,756 |
| Coalition to Restore California's Middle Class, Including Energy, Manufacturing and Technology Companies who Produce Gas, Oil, Jobs and Pay Taxes 2026-04-26 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $399,920 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - AGAINST ANA PALACIO IN AD35 2026-05-15 – 2026-05-26 · latest report | against Ana Palacio | $398,216 |
| Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across (Meta) California 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-27 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $350,388 |
| JOBSPAC, A BI-PARTISAN COALITION OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2026-05-04 – 2026-05-26 · latest report | against Ana Palacio | $341,899 |
| FIX KERN Political Action Committee Supporting Ana Palacio for Assembly 2026, sponsored by Service Employees International Union Local 521 2026-03-25 – 2026-05-30 · latest report | for Ana Palacio | $237,744 |
| Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association 2026-05-07 – 2026-05-14 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $224,303 |
| Keep California Golden 2026-03-16 – 2026-05-14 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $201,322 |
| Nurses and Educators for Healthy CA Communities sponsored by SEIU California State Council 2026-04-07 – 2026-05-30 · latest report | for Ana Palacio | $190,639 |
| Coalition to Restore California's Middle Class, Including Energy, Manufacturing and Technology Companies who Produce Gas, Oil, Jobs and Pay Taxes 2026-05-21 · latest report | against Andrae Gonzales | $123,578 |
| Keeping Californians Working, a Coalition of Insurance Agents, Energy, and Health Care Providers 2026-03-26 – 2026-05-02 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $113,009 |
| California Correctional Peace Officers Association Local Political Action Committee 2026-05-05 – 2026-05-12 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $99,549 |
| State Building and Construction Trades Council of California Independent Expenditure PAC 2026-05-13 – 2026-05-26 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $77,870 |
| California Credit Union League Political Action Committee 2026-04-21 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $75,000 |
| Keeping Californians Working, a Coalition of Insurance Agents, Energy, Education, and Health Care Providers 2026-05-27 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $61,768 |
| Keep California Golden 2026-05-14 · latest report | against Ana Palacio | $43,635 |
| Service Employees International Union Local 521 Independent Expenditure Committee sponsored by Service Employees International Unions 2026-03-07 · latest report | for Ana Palacio | $18,552 |
| Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association 2026-05-14 · latest report | against Ana Palacio | $14,087 |
| Statewide California Coalition Political Action Committee, sponsored by nonprofits, business leaders, innovation companies, and civic organizations 2026-05-22 – 2026-05-29 · latest report | for Andrae Gonzales | $1,809 |
| ACLU California Action Votes 2026-05-05 – 2026-05-16 · latest report | for Ana Palacio | $1,000 |
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
6 donors gave to two or more of this race's candidates (all their contributions to each, 2025–2026).
| Donor | Gave to | In this race |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Beck Auto Dealer, Bakersfield Hyundai · Bakersfield | Andrae Gonzales $1,600 · Saul Ayon $500 | $2,100 |
| Joe Garcia Agriculture, Garcia Management · Delano | Andrae Gonzales $500 · Saul Ayon $1,250 | $1,750 |
| Sarabjeet Singh Physician, DBA: Sarabjeet Singh · Bakersfield | Andrae Gonzales $300 · Saul Ayon $1,000 | $1,300 |
| Jonathan Johnson Owner, Jonathan Johnson · Bakersfield | Andrae Gonzales $100 · Saul Ayon $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Ali Douglas General Manager, Motor City · Bakersfield | Andrae Gonzales $500 · Saul Ayon $500 | $1,000 |
| Paul Linfesty Not Employed, None · Bakersfield | Andrae Gonzales $550 · Ana Palacio $200 | $750 |