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State Senate District 34
June 2, 2026 primary · the general
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avelino Valencia D California State Assemblymember | 2025 Annual no reportable interests | — | $2,718,334 | — | $2,586,304 |
| Rhonda Shader R Local Small Businesswoman | 2026 Candidate 1 investments, 2 businesses & trusts, 1 real property, 4 gifts | 1 | $149,991 | — | $142,663 |
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
$192,572 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE YUHAAVIATAM OF SAN MANUEL NATION 2026-05-19 – 2026-05-22 · latest report | for Avelino Valencia | $83,023 |
| California Leads 2026-05-15 – 2026-05-18 · latest report | for Avelino Valencia | $72,570 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 2026-05-11 – 2026-05-26 · latest report | for Avelino Valencia | $22,122 |
| DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ORANGE COUNTY 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-22 · latest report | for Avelino Valencia | $11,595 |
| 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 Avelino Valencia | $3,261 |
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
1 donor gave to two or more of this race's candidates (all their contributions to each, 2025–2026).
| Donor | Gave to | In this race |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Insurance Federation of CA Agents & Employees PAC Labor union · Sacramento | Avelino Valencia $11,900 · Rhonda Shader $5,000 | $16,900 |