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Sandra Van Scotter
Democratic candidate in the top-two general for U.S. House, California’s 20th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Sandra Van Scotter is the Democrat on the November 3, 2026 ballot for U.S. House in California’s 20th District, against Vince Fong (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 Sandra Van Scotter’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
Sandra Van Scotter’s campaign has raised $47,739 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026.
- Individual donors$28,513
- The candidate’s own money and loans$17,851
- Political party committees$1,375
From donors who gave over $200: $1,809 after refunds, in gifts through May 9, 2026; 100% from California, 0% from other states. Top states: California $1,809 (100%). 7 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: H6CA20228 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Sandra Van Scotter’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: Sandra Van Scotter (Democratic); Vince Fong (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Vince Fong (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- California 20th 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 Sandra Van Scotter
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 Sandra Van Scotter quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Direct Support Professional serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. · electsandravanscotter.com (source for Direct Support Professional serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.) (archived copy of the source for Direct Support Professional serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.)
Endorsements
- Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club · theloopnewspaper.com (source for the Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Sandra supports Medicare for All — not as a talking point, but as a lived conviction from twenty years in healthcare settings watching patients get denied, delayed, and bankrupted.” electsandravanscotter.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Labor, page 1), electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: “She supports a pathway to legal status for undocumented workers who have built their lives and livelihoods here, similar to the amnesty passed under the Reagan administration.” electsandravanscotter.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Housing, page 1), electsandravanscotter.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Sandra Van Scotter has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Sandra Van Scotter been backed by AIPAC?
No. Sandra Van Scotter 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 Sandra Van Scotter had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.