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Melissa Hernandez
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 14th District
$831,293
in backing from AIPAC, UDP & allied PACs, 2016–2026
Plus $1,838,225 spent for Melissa Hernandez by super PACs partly funded by UDP (not in this figure)
Melissa Hernandez is one of two Democrats on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 14th District, against Aisha Wahab (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: $831,293 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Melissa Hernandez’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
Melissa Hernandez’s campaign has raised $2,112,674 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $108,358 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,982,495
- PACs and other committees$118,500
- Other$11,678
From donors who gave over $200: $1,785,598 after refunds, in gifts through September 7, 2026; 55% from California, 45% from other states. Top states: California $978,462 (55%), New York $197,144 (11%), Florida $151,318 (8%), Massachusetts $58,825 (3%), Illinois $48,749 (3%). About 1,100 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: H6CA14163 (2026 reports).
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$6,000
- Labor unions$2,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016. Not shown: $825,293 in outside spending by United Democracy Project backing them, not money given to the campaign.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $825,293 |
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon State Caucus | Given by the PAC | $1,000 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (8)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Grand Canyon State Caucus | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Jul 16, 2026) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $95,102 | FEC filing (Aug 4, 2026) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $289,096 | FEC filing (Aug 4, 2026) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $72,000 | FEC filing (Aug 11, 2026) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $289,096 | FEC filing (Aug 11, 2026) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $80,000 | FEC filing (Aug 11, 2026) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Aug 13, 2026) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Aug 18, 2026) |
Spending by super PACs partly funded by UDP
$1,838,225 for Melissa Hernandez. These PACs spent the money; UDP gave them part of their funds (its share below). Shown separately, as on our primary scoreboard, and never added to the figure above.
| PAC | UDP’s share | Cycle | For | Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bold America | 23% | 2026 | $1,838,225 |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Aisha Wahab (Democratic, incumbent); Melissa Hernandez (Democratic)
- Incumbent: Aisha Wahab (D)
- Advanced from the June 2 top-two primary with 26,579 votes (17.2%) (official results of the June 2 primary for Melissa Hernandez)
- Rating: Solid DOne party on the ballot
- California 14th 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 Melissa Hernandez
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 Melissa Hernandez quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- BART Board Director. · melissahernandez2026.com (source for BART Board Director.) (archived copy of the source for BART Board Director.)
- Director of Healthcare Services for an Alameda County Supervisor. · melissahernandez2026.com (source for Director of Healthcare Services for an Alameda County Supervisor.) (archived copy of the source for Director of Healthcare Services for an Alameda County Supervisor.)
- Mayor of Dublin, California. · melissahernandez2026.com (source for Mayor of Dublin, California.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “But, however, the destruction into Gaza has gone too far and the people are paying the costs and so are the civilians.” April 8, 2026 · eastbayinsiders.substack.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at melissahernandez2026.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), melissahernandez2026.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), melissahernandez2026.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “In Congress, Melissa will prioritize patient health and preventative care, lower prescription drug costs, protect and expand Medicare, restore insurance subsidies to reduce the cost of insurance premiums, and restore funding for health programs that serve vulnerable families.” melissahernandez2026.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at melissahernandez2026.com (checked for Labor, page 1), melissahernandez2026.com (checked for Labor, page 2), melissahernandez2026.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “Melissa supports a real pathway to citizenship for DREAMers and undocumented community members who are already contributing to our economy and our neighborhoods.” melissahernandez2026.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “In Congress, Melissa will work to lower the costs of raw materials, provide incentives to build new housing, and make it easier for first-time homebuyers to afford a down payment and get a home loan.” melissahernandez2026.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the 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 Melissa Hernandez has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Melissa Hernandez been backed by AIPAC?
Yes. AIPAC, United Democracy Project and allied PACs backed Melissa Hernandez with $831K (2016–2026), mostly UDP ads.
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Melissa Hernandez had?
$831K from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.