Federal · California · Republican
Michelle Steel
Republican Candidate for U.S. House, CA-45 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, California 45th 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 45th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through October 9, 2025.1
Raised$1.3M
Spent$2.2M
Cash on hand$0
- From individuals $93K
- From PACs and other committees $2,500
- From the candidate $1.1M
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $26K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 90%
- $200–$499 5%
- $1,000–$1,999 5%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Ryan LLC Political Action Committee (Ryanpac) | $5,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to oppose: $27K
| LCV Victory Fund | $27,332 |
Individual donors
- $52K from 1,272 itemized gifts5
- 28% came from people in California5
- 70% came from retired people5
- Top states: California $14K, Texas $9,705, Florida $4,336, New York $2,904, Georgia $2,5455
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Nelda Studios | 5 gifts | $1,750 |
| Amada Franchise | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Ihss | 23 gifts | $835 |
| Sarasota Plastic Surgery | 11 gifts | $676 |
| Maverick Hospitality | 6 gifts | $600 |
| Shuang Bookstore | 13 gifts | $569 |
| Coffee Regional Medical Center | 2 gifts | $520 |
| Model Builders | 5 gifts | $520 |
| Turbone Services | 5 gifts | $520 |
| Modern | 5 gifts | $500 |
| Francis X Rudegeair Cpa | 22 gifts | $390 |
| Pssi | 19 gifts | $340 |
| Dover Insurance | 5 gifts | $313 |
| Pacific Southwest Sales | 6 gifts | $300 |
| Securitas | 6 gifts | $300 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H0CA48198https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0CA48198/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Michelle Steel by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0CA48198/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Michelle Steel, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00704981&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Michelle Steel, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H0CA48198&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Michelle Steel for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00704981&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026