Federal · California · Independent
Karen Matthews
Independent Candidate for U.S. House, CA-23 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Independent1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, California 23rd District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, California 23rd District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 22, 2026.1
Raised$175K
Spent$175K
Cash on hand$0
- From individuals $147K
- From PACs and other committees $5,050
- From the candidate $23K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $0
Top PACs and committees giving directly2
| Forward PartyConnected to Forward Party - Restricted | $5,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Action FundConnected to League of Conservation Voters, Inc | $50 |
Outside groups spending in this race3
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $460K
| Working Class Heroes Fund | $460,202 |
Individual donors
- $129K from 262 itemized gifts4
- 28% came from people in California4
- 2% came from retired people4
- Top states: California $36K, District of Columbia $21K, Massachusetts $18K, Ohio $12K, Maryland $7,4004
Where donors work4
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Consultant | 3 gifts | $7,000 |
| Corbin Strategies | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| MGB | 15 gifts | $4,600 |
| Karen Armitage | 10 gifts | $3,830 |
| Porterville Developmental Center | 2 gifts | $3,500 |
| Rchewllc | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Alston & Bird | 2 gifts | $1,750 |
| University of Missouri | 1 gifts | $1,500 |
| 1stcallhealth | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Jb3d | 2 gifts | $1,000 |
| Noble Mobile | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Ogilvy Government Relations | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Pfizer | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Violet Boutique | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6CA23289https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA23289/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: committee contributions to Karen Matthews, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00922336&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 3FEC: independent expenditures about Karen Matthews, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6CA23289&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: itemized individual contributions to Matthews for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00922336&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026