Campaign money · 2025–2026 cycle
Who's Funding Paul Chakalian?
Paul Chakalian’s campaign for California’s 23rd Congressional District has reported raising $72,675 through January 29, 2026. That includes $31,307 (43%) in itemized individual contributions, $23,942 (33%) in unitemized gifts of $200 or less, $500 from PACs, party and other committees and $16,925 from the candidate in contributions and loans. Itemized contributions name each contributor; the rankings below are built from them.
At a glance
Total raised$72,675April 10, 2025 – January 29, 2026
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals giving over $200 | $31,307 | 43% |
| Individuals giving $200 or less | $23,942 | 33% |
| The candidate’s own money | $16,925 | 23% |
| PACs and other committees | $500 | 0.7% |
The leader in each category
Itemized contributions, 2025–2026 cycle
- Top individualClayton Rardon$1,590 · 5.1% of $31,307
- Top employerTOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY$1,590 · 5.2% of $30,807
- Top occupationNot employed$13,837 · 45% of $30,807
- Top industryTechnology & Communications$1,000 · 4.9% of $20,557
- Top stateCalifornia$28,627 · 91% of $31,307
Top individual contributors
The largest individual contributor to Chakalian’s campaign is Clayton Rardon, who gave $1,590 across 3 contributions. Cherie Rouse gave $1,360.
Chakalian’s top individual contributors
- Clayton Rardon$1,5903 contributions
- Cherie Rouse$1,3608 contributions
- Julia Tseng$1,1507 contributions
- Caroleen Cosand$1,1202 contributions
- Bruce Laycook$1,1002 contributions
- Annemarie Sampeyward$1,1007 contributions
- Laura Wilder$1,1002 contributions
- Ralph Chakalian$1,02511 contributions
- Dina Amado$1,0001 contribution
- Kathryn Cencirulo$1,0001 contribution
Top employers
The leading named employer is TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY: contributors who work there gave $1,590 across 3 contributions. THE BREATH INSTITUTE is next at $1,100. Contributors who reported being unemployed, retired or self-employed gave $18,757 (60% of itemized individual dollars). Employers are as each contributor reported them; a company named here did not give itself.
Chakalian’s top employers
- Unemployed$13.8K50 contributions
- Self-employed$4,92015 contributions
- TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY$1,5903 contributions
- THE BREATH INSTITUTE$1,1002 contributions
- ALEXANDRIA II BOOKSTORE$1,02511 contributions
- Crooked Media$1,0001 contribution
- OAKTREE WORM FARM & SOILS$1,0001 contribution
- LA COUNTY$8002 contributions
- A PSYCHOLOGICAL CORPORATION$6305 contributions
- BEAVER MEDICAL GROUP$6006 contributions
Top occupations
Among named occupations, contributors listing “Manager” gave the most: $2,600 across 4 contributions. “Physician” follows at $1,850. Contributors reporting no occupation, or being retired, gave $13,837 (44% of itemized individual dollars).
Chakalian’s top occupations
- Not employed$13.8K50 contributions
- Manager$2,6004 contributions
- Physician$1,8509 contributions
- Recreation Supervisor$1,5903 contributions
- President$1,2502 contributions
- Owner$1,02511 contributions
- Podcaster$1,0001 contribution
- Eligibility Worker$8002 contributions
- Attorney$7902 contributions
- Artist$6307 contributions
Top industries
Classified by contributors’ employers, the largest industry is Technology & Communications, at $1,000 (3.2% of itemized individual dollars). Manufacturing & Industrial follows with $500. Contributors with no employer to classify, or self-employed, gave $18,757 (60% of itemized individual dollars).
Chakalian’s top industries
- Unemployed$13.8K50 contributions
- Self-Employed & Freelance$4,92015 contributions
- Technology & Communications$1,0001 contribution
- Manufacturing & Industrial$5001 contribution
- Legal & Professional Services$3002 contributions
Top states
California contributors gave the most, $28,627 (91% of itemized individual dollars). That is the state Chakalian is running in; 8.6% of itemized individual dollars came from outside it.
Chakalian’s top states
- California$28.6K120 contributions
- Illinois$5001 contribution
- New York$5001 contribution
- Ohio$5001 contribution
- Wisconsin$5001 contribution
- New Jersey$4309 contributions
- District of Columbia$2501 contribution
About the data
Totals raised come from the FEC's summary of every committee authorized by Paul Chakalian. The rankings cover the itemized contributions reported by the principal campaign committee (CHAKALIAN FOR CONGRESS), net of refunds and excluding memo entries. A contribution made through a conduit such as ActBlue or WinRed is reported under the person who gave it.
Industries are assigned from each contributor's reported employer. Figures change as the campaign files new and amended reports.
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