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State Assembly Member District 78
June 2, 2026 primary · the general
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ward Dincumbent Member of the State Assembly, 78th District | 2025 Annual (amendment) 1 gifts | 2 | $1,128,521 | — | $759,836 |
| Payton Galvez R Constituent Services Manager | 2026 Candidate 3 investments, 2 income | — | — | — | — |
| Antonio Salguero L Business Owner | 2026 Candidate 1 investments, 1 businesses & trusts | — | — | — | — |
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
$4,222 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Labor Coalition, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of North America Local 89 2026-05-26 – 2026-05-27 · latest report | for Chris Ward | $4,222 |
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.