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State Senate District 36
June 2, 2026 primary · the general
| 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
$767,114 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 Alliance for Progress and Education, an alliance of business organizations 2025-02-07 – 2025-02-15 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $269,557 |
| Fighting for our Future 2025-02-06 – 2025-02-19 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $216,726 |
| JOBSPAC, A BI-PARTISAN COALITION OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2025-02-12 – 2025-02-13 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $119,167 |
| Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club 2025-02-13 – 2025-02-20 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $52,076 |
| Building a Healthy Future for CA Facilitated by Agricultural Council of CA 2025-02-18 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $47,293 |
| Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association 2026-05-07 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $20,628 |
| Huntington Beach Police Officers Association Political Action Committee 2025-02-12 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $20,000 |
| Californians for a Better Future 2025-02-13 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $12,200 |
| The Community Leadership Coalition 2025-02-18 · latest report | for Tony Strickland | $9,467 |
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 |