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  1. Mike McGuire

    Mike McGuire

    Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 1st District

    $0

    in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026

Mike McGuire is the Democrat on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 1st District, against James Gallagher (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).

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Not a member of Congress: this page covers Mike McGuire’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

Mike McGuire’s campaign has raised $2,266,830 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $153,647 in cash on hand at the end of that period.

Campaign receipts by source
  1. Individual donors$1,863,208
  2. PACs and other committees$400,353
  3. Other$3,270

From donors who gave over $200: $1,009,964 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 92% from California, 8% from other states. Top states: California $932,391 (92%), Nevada $17,000 (2%), District of Columbia $10,750 (1%), Delaware $7,000 (1%), Virginia $6,500 (1%). About 830 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: H6CA01269 (2026 reports).

Who backs the campaign: PAC money by source
  1. Labor unions$213,500
  2. Banks, finance and insurance$10,000

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 Mike McGuire’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.

The race

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.

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 Mike McGuire

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Background

Endorsements

Others not listed.

Stated positions

Where this comes from

The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Mike McGuire has used:

Photo of Mike McGuire: State of California (photo of Mike McGuire), Public domain.

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Questions and answers

Has Mike McGuire been backed by AIPAC?

No. Mike McGuire 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 Mike McGuire had?

$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

Where do these figures come from?

They come from FEC filings.