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California · May 2026

California's 2026 Governor's Race: Who's Running, Who's Funded, and What the Money Really Says

We lined up 8 of the leading candidates — 5 Democrats and 3 Republicans — and followed the money. Here's what the donor networks reveal about each candidate's real priorities.

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Product · April 2026

Introducing the BallotBase Filing Tracker: Built for California Treasurers

Most campaign finance tools help you understand your data. This one helps you stay out of trouble with it. Form 460, Form 497, threshold validation, and .CAL export — all in one place.

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Nevada · April 2026

Nevada Campaigns Have Been Making Million-Dollar Decisions Without the Data

Nevada's AURORA system is the authoritative source of truth for every dollar in state politics. For years, the campaigns with the resources to navigate it had a real edge. BallotBase changes that.

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California · April 2026

Why Cal-Access Is the Most Important Database Nobody Can Use

It tracks every dollar raised and spent in California politics. Campaigns are legally required to file into it. In theory, it's the source of truth. In practice, almost nobody can actually use it.

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