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Eric Jones
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 4th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Eric Jones is one of two Democrats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 4th District, against Mike Thompson (D, inc.). It is a top-two race: the two leaders of the primary advanced, whatever their party, so there is no party nominee. Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Eric Jones’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Eric Jones’s campaign has raised $18,058,057 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $1,541,079 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- The candidate’s own money and loans$14,864,133
- Individual donors$3,185,821
- Other$8,103
From donors who gave over $200: $2,738,874 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 75% from California, 25% from other states. Top states: California $2,051,924 (75%), New York $228,250 (8%), Florida $89,750 (3%), Texas $67,450 (2%), Illinois $35,500 (1%). About 630 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6CA04222 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Eric Jones’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Mike Thompson (Democratic, incumbent); Eric Jones (Democratic)
- Incumbent: Mike Thompson (D)
- Advanced from the June 2 top-two primary with 45,992 votes (22.2%) (official results of the June 2 primary for Eric Jones)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 5; all agree
- California 4th District 2026: who’s running
- Every California race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in California
Ballots are mailed to every registered voter. Returning it: postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 10, or dropped off by 8 p.m. Nov 3. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- How to vote by mail or in person in California
- Check your registration on California’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for California
Ballots already cast in California: 3,160,419 (mail ballots returned and in-person ballots cast, as of Oct 24; California Secretary of State): 28% of 2022 midterm turnout in California (11,146,620) · 14% of registered voters in California
About Eric Jones
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Eric Jones quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Former investor and business builder; helped grow healthcare, financial services and education companies. · ericjones.us (source for Former investor and business builder; helped grow healthcare, financial services and education companies.)
- Attended Yale University on a full-ride scholarship. · ericjones.us (source for Attended Yale University on a full-ride scholarship.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at ericjones.us (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), ericjones.us (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), ericjones.us (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3), ericjones.us (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 4); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I take no corporate PAC money, no special interest money, and no foreign money.” ericjones.us (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I believe every single person deserves healthcare. Full stop.” ericjones.us (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Eric Jones supports union labor and every worker's right to organize.” ericjones.us (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Eric Jones's position on immigration is that a strong border and compassionate reform are not opposites. We need both, and security comes first.” ericjones.us (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Make rent tax-deductible, the same kind of break homeowners already get. Open the door to homeownership with a zero-down, fixed-rate mortgage for first-time buyers through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.” ericjones.us (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Eric Jones has used:
Photo of Eric Jones: Eric Jones for Congress (photo of Eric Jones), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Eric Jones been backed by AIPAC?
No. Eric Jones has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Eric Jones had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.