Melissa Hernandez (D)
Melissa Hernandez (D), a 2026 candidate in California’s 14th District, has $6.0M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $2.1M raised by the campaign and $3.8M from outside groups supporting Melissa Hernandez.
- Campaign raised$2.1M
- Campaign spent$2.0M
- Cash on hand$108K
- Outside money for$3.8M
- Outside money against$410K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $410K against Melissa Hernandez (2 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $2,112,674 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $1,903,098 |
| PACs and other committees | $118,500 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $79,397 |
| Other receipts | $11,678 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $3,845,109 |
| Bold America | $1,838,225 |
| United Democracy Project ('UDP') | $825,293 |
| Project 218 | $500,000 |
| SD 2026 | $373,773 |
| Pro-Choice Majority Action | $200,000 |
| 3 other groups | $107,818 |
| Total | $5,957,783 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Melissa Hernandez · 10 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold America Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $1,838,225 | $1,838,225 |
| United Democracy Project Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $825,293 | $825,293 |
| Project 218 Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| SD 2026 Hybrid PAC | FOR | $0 | $373,773 | $373,773 |
| American Priorities Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $210,300 | $210,300 |
| Pro-Choice Majority Action Hybrid PAC | FOR | $0 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Progressive Promise Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| For Our Values PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $86,447 | $86,447 |
| Safer Alameda County PAC Hybrid PAC | FOR | $0 | $11,371 | $11,371 |
| Nuestro PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Latest filings about Melissa Hernandez · newest 2
| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2026 | Progressive PromiseDigital ads (additional fees) | AGAINST | Special | $5,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | American PrioritiesTv advertising - actual | AGAINST | Special | $42,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |