Federal · California · Democratic
Paul Chakalian
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, CA-23 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- 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 January 29, 2026.1
Raised$73K
Spent$73K
Cash on hand$0
- From individuals $55K
- From PACs and other committees $500
- From the candidate $17K
Top PACs and committees giving directly2
| The Center for Freethought Equality PACConnected to The Center for Freethought Equality | $500 |
Individual donors
- $31K from 134 itemized gifts3
- 91% came from people in California3
- Top states: California $29K, Illinois $500, New York $500, Ohio $500, Wisconsin $5003
Where donors work3
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Town of Yucca Valley | 3 gifts | $1,590 |
| Breath Institute | 2 gifts | $1,100 |
| Alexandria II Bookstore | 11 gifts | $1,025 |
| Crooked Media | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Oaktree Worm Farm & Soils | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| La County | 2 gifts | $800 |
| A Psychological | 5 gifts | $630 |
| Beaver Medical Group | 6 gifts | $600 |
| Looker | 8 gifts | $550 |
| 88 Spirits | 1 gifts | $500 |
| Barnes | 1 gifts | $500 |
| Gatorade | 1 gifts | $500 |
| HD Art N Frame | 1 gifts | $500 |
| London Stock Exchange Group | 9 gifts | $430 |
| Aecom | 2 gifts | $300 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6CA23263https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6CA23263/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: committee contributions to Paul Chakalian, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00902072&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 3FEC: itemized individual contributions to Chakalian for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00902072&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026