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State Senate District 38
June 2, 2026 primary · the general
| Candidate | Form 700 | Findings | Raised | Their own | Spent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine S. Blakespear Dincumbent California State Senator | 2026 Candidate (amendment) 1 gifts | — | $1,566,538 | — | $660,329 |
| Laura Bassett R Small Business Owner | 2026 Candidate 2 income | — | $184,905 | $10,775 | $97,747 |
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
$26,389 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advance California, Sponsored by California Apartment Association 2026-05-07 · latest report | for Catherine S. Blakespear | $22,167 |
| San Diego Labor Coalition, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of North America Local 89 2026-05-26 – 2026-05-27 · latest report | for Catherine S. Blakespear | $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.