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Michael Masuda
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 5th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Michael Masuda is the Democrat on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 5th District, against Tom McClintock (R, 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 Michael Masuda’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
Michael Masuda’s campaign has raised $581,621 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $59,666 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$545,308
- PACs and other committees$25,250
- Other$10,063
- Political party committees$1,000
From donors who gave over $200: $197,707 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 79% from California, 21% from other states. Top states: California $155,375 (79%), Virginia $8,800 (4%), Colorado $7,529 (4%), Illinois $7,000 (4%), Washington $6,998 (4%). About 330 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: H6CA05377 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$19,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Michael Masuda’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: Michael Masuda (Democratic); Tom McClintock (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Tom McClintock (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- California 5th 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 Michael Masuda
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 Michael Masuda quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. · votemasuda.com (source for Engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.) (archived copy of the source for Engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.)
- Joined the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Affairs Officer in 2021. · votemasuda.com (source for Joined the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Affairs Officer in 2021.) (archived copy of the source for Joined the U.S. Department of State as a Foreign Affairs Officer in 2021.)
- Left for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2007 to pursue an electrical engineering degree. · votemasuda.com (source for Left for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2007 to pursue an electrical engineering degree.) (archived copy of the source for Left for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 2007 to pursue an electrical engineering degree.)
Endorsements
- California Democratic Party · turlockjournal.com (source for the California Democratic Party endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the California Democratic Party endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “I support a halt to U.S. lethal military aid to Israel until a clear path to a lasting peace and a sovereign, viable Palestinian state is secured.” votemasuda.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “This campaign runs on people, not corporate PACs.” votemasuda.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “My focus is lowering costs, strengthening rural care, and putting patients first.” votemasuda.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at votemasuda.com (checked for Labor, page 1), votemasuda.com (checked for Labor, page 2), votemasuda.com (checked for Labor, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “My approach is simple: secure the border, enforce the law, and fix the system so it is orderly, timely, and works for our economy.” votemasuda.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “My focus is increasing supply, lowering building costs, and making sure families aren’t priced out of their own communities.” votemasuda.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 Michael Masuda has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Michael Masuda been backed by AIPAC?
No. Michael Masuda 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 Michael Masuda had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.