U.S. Senate · California
Sen. Adam B. Schiff (D)
Represents California, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site
$4.09spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$4.09
- Opponent$1.29
- CA average$2.26
- Senate average$13.91
Ranks 80 of 96 senators (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam B. Schiff (D), won | 9,036,252 (58.9%) | $62,791,130 | $4.09 |
| Steve Garvey (R) | 6,312,594 (41.1%) | $19,775,164 | $1.29 |
Total votes cast: 15,348,846. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AI & data centersAI and tech company PACs | AnthroPAC | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $500 | $4,785 | $0 | $0 |
CA’s other senator
Results: state-certified totals (sources in How this works). Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 6, 2026). How this is calculated.