George Whitesides
U.S. Representative · CA-CA-27
DHouseCA
Score
17/100 · Clean
Net worth
$35.48M
Tenure
2025-present
Donations & financial influence
| Category | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total raised (career) | $14,577,668 | FEC |
| Corporate / special interest total | $2,212,786 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| AIPAC / pro-Israel | $56,129 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Oil & gas / fossil | $9,855 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Pharma / healthcare | $436,045 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Defense | $31,133 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Wall Street / finance | $1,050,982 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
| Big Tech | $628,642 | FEC + OpenSecrets |
Outside spending
Independent expenditures by super PACs and outside groups (FEC Schedule E). Not coordinated with the campaign.
Top supporters ($511,513 total)
- $487,174: PROTECT PROGRESS
- $12,425: HMP
- $7,615: VOTE PLANNED PARENTHOOD NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, A PROJECT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD NORTHERN CA ACTION FUND
- $2,901: FORWARD BLUE
- $1,398: CALIFORNIANS FOR CHOICE
Top opposers ($4,551 total)
- $4,551: THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY
Controversies & conflicts of interest
- Virgin Galactic CEO background, aerospace donations while overseeing space policy
- Won seat in Trump-leaning district, faces competitive 2026 environment