Federal · California · Democratic
Lauren Babb Tomlinson
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, CA-06 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, California 6th 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 6th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$565K
Spent$556K
Cash on hand$9,435
- From individuals $458K
- From PACs and other committees $101K
- From the candidate $5,700
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $1
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 26%
- $200–$499 12%
- $500–$999 12%
- $1,000–$1,999 13%
- $2,000 and up 37%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Congressional Black Caucus PAC | $10,000 |
| Vote Mama | $8,500 |
| Emilys ListConnected to Women Vote | $5,000 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PACConnected to Battleground Blue PAC | $5,000 |
| Elect Democratic WomenConnected to Pro-choice Women | $5,000 |
| Medicare for AllConnected to Jayapal | $5,000 |
| VPPConnected to Unitedemocrats PAC | $5,000 |
| Leaders We Deserve | $5,000 |
| On the Move PACConnected to Simon | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc PAC, Dba Planned Parenthood Federal PACConnected to Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc. | $2,500 |
| Higher Heights for America PAC | $2,500 |
| Janelle Bynum for CongressConnected to Blue to the Future 2024 | $2,500 |
| Build America PAC | $2,000 |
| Milk River PAC | $2,000 |
| Placer Women Democrats | $2,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $1.7M
| Leaders We Deserve | $474,939 |
| Crush Maga PAC | $302,309 |
| Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC | $300,000 |
| Rolling Sea Action Fund | $275,000 |
| Medicare for All | $149,870 |
| VPP | $91,495 |
| Edw Action Fund | $63,298 |
| Courage California Super PAC | $2,061 |
Individual donors
- $380K from 556 itemized gifts5
- 74% came from people in California5
- 4% came from retired people5
- Top states: California $283K, Illinois $15K, New York $13K, Kentucky $11K, Nebraska $10K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Self/winningresults | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| State of Illinois | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Weitz Family Foundation | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| PPMM | 4 gifts | $5,000 |
| Siegel Lewitter Malkani | 4 gifts | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | 5 gifts | $3,925 |
| Cumming Foundation | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Dazzle Africa | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Democracy in Color | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Doug Greven | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Fraiser | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Jane Street Capital | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Jrei | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Ppfa | 2 gifts | $3,500 |
| Scott Foundation | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
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- 1FEC candidate record H6CA06276https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA06276/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Lauren Babb Tomlinson by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA06276/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Lauren Babb Tomlinson, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00926972&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Lauren Babb Tomlinson, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6CA06276&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to LBT for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00926972&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026