Federal · California · Democratic
Melissa Hernandez
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, CA-14 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, California 14th 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 14th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 7, 2026.1
Raised$2.0M
Spent$1.9M
Cash on hand$81K
Debts$3,663
- From individuals $1.9M
- From PACs and other committees $110K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $12K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 5%
- $200–$499 3%
- $500–$999 10%
- $1,000–$1,999 26%
- $2,000 and up 57%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Innovation for Good PAC | $15,000 |
| CHC Bold PAC | $10,000 |
| Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United for Victory PAC)Connected to Aguilar | $10,000 |
| Cemex Inc. Employees PAC | $5,000 |
| Hindu American Political Action Committee | $5,000 |
| Elect Democratic WomenConnected to Pro-choice Women | $5,000 |
| Dmfi PACConnected to Jewish Democracy Project | $5,000 |
| SD PAC | $5,000 |
| Pete Aguilar for CongressConnected to Aguilar Leadership Fund | $4,000 |
| D.r.i.v.e. - Dem, Rep, Ind Voter Ed (The PAC of the Int'l BRHD of Teamsters)Connected to International Brotherhood of Teamsters | $2,500 |
| National Electrical Contractors Association Political Action CommitteeConnected to National Electrical Contractors Association | $2,500 |
| Asian American Hotel Owners Association PAC (Aahoa PAC)Connected to Asian American Hotel Owners Association | $2,500 |
| New Democrat Coalition Action FundConnected to Defend Democracy Now PAC | $2,500 |
| Lofgren for CongressConnected to Lofgren Victory Fund | $2,000 |
| Schneider for CongressConnected to Building and Revitalizing American Democracy Fund | $2,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $4.3M
| Bold America | $1,838,225 |
| United Democracy Project ('udp') | $825,293 |
| Project 218 | $500,000 |
| SD 2026 | $398,726 |
| Alameda Come Together PAC | $356,146 |
| Pro-choice Majority Action | $200,000 |
| For Our Values PAC | $86,447 |
| Safer Alameda County PAC | $70,733 |
| Nuestro PAC | $11,000 |
Spent to oppose: $410K
| American Priorities (Ap) | $210,300 |
| Progressive Promise | $200,000 |
Individual donors
- $1.8M from 1,472 itemized gifts5
- 55% came from people in California5
- 19% came from retired people5
- Top states: California $981K, New York $197K, Florida $158K, Massachusetts $59K, Illinois $49K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Madaluxe Group | 6 gifts | $20,371 |
| Servenco Management | 8 gifts | $16,650 |
| Heneghan Wrecking | 5 gifts | $13,000 |
| Perennial Properties | 9 gifts | $13,000 |
| Libitzky Property Companies | 4 gifts | $12,500 |
| Argent Materials | 5 gifts | $10,500 |
| California Automotive Retailing Group | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Cambridge Information Group | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Carmel Partners Management | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Supermercado Mi Tierra | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 4 gifts | $9,200 |
| Balch Enterprises | 3 gifts | $9,000 |
| Wells Fargo & | 4 gifts | $9,000 |
| Almost Famous Wine | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Arden Insurance Services | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6CA14163https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA14163/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Melissa Hernandez by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA14163/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Melissa Hernandez, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00932541&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Melissa Hernandez, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6CA14163&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Melissa Hernandez for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00932541&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026