
U.S. House candidate · California 27th District
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $3.96M raised through Jun 30, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
George Whitesides is a Democratic Representative from CA (District 27). Whitesides's campaign has raised $4.0 million from 1,496 donors. Funding includes 5.9% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 53.7% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include CALTECH, CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS, NOT-EMPLOYED. Campaign committees include GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS.
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Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERLOW, MYER | individual | CT | $12,000 | — | 7 |
| TAYLOR, MARGARET | individual | TX | $10,500 | — | 3 |
| HERTHEL, JASON | individual | CA | $10,500 | — | 3 |
| GABBERT, MARTHA | individual | MN | $10,100 | — | 3 |
| SPIELER, NORMAN | individual | CA | $9,500 | — | 5 |
| ANDERSON, JAMES | individual | FL | $9,200 | — | 89 |
| FISHMAN, EDWARD | individual | NY | $8,955 | — | 5 |
| JANOWITZ, JESSIE | individual | NJ | $8,955 | — | 6 |
| SCHENEWERK, CARYN | individual | DC | $8,750 | — | 8 |
| FRANKEL, FELICE | individual | MA | $8,640 | — | 9 |
| NELSON, KATHERINE CALANDRI | individual | CA | $7,500 | — | 3 |
| EASTWOOD, MICHAEL | individual | CA | $7,350 | — | 3 |
| MANDEL, STEVE | individual | CT | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| BORAO, NOELLE | individual | CA | $7,000 | — | 3 |
| MUNGER, PHILIP | individual | NY | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MN | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E | DC | $10,000 | 4 |
| NO LABELS PAC | VA | $10,000 | 2 |
| TRANSDIGM GROUP INC. EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | OH | $10,000 | 2 |
| FAIR SHOT PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC) | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC | VA | $10,000 | 5 |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION EMPLOYEES' POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $10,000 | 5 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC | DC | $10,000 | 3 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| END CITIZENS UNITED | DC | $8,000 | 4 |
| BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $7,500 | 3 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC) | DC | $7,500 | 3 |
FEC Schedule C. One row per loan, at the latest balance reported.
| Lender | Committee | Date | Amount | Balance | Personal funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George T. Whitesides | GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS | Mar 31, 2023 | $500,000 | $500,000 | Yes |
| George T. Whitesides | GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS | Sep 30, 2023 | $300,000 | $300,000 | Yes |
| George T. Whitesides | GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS | Dec 31, 2023 | $260,000 | $260,000 | Yes |
| George T. Whitesides | GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS | Oct 24, 2024 | $250,000 | $250,000 | Yes |
GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS: $1.58M across 1,373 operating expenditures, May 5, 2023 to May 13, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUSTO | CA | payroll taxes · payroll- see itemized detail · payroll fee | $265,396 | 99 |
| WEST WEST DIGITAL | CA | digital consulting · text messaging services · list acquisition | $245,303 | 64 |
| THE FROST GROUP | DC | fundraising consulting · shipping · catering | $129,716 | 47 |
| MCCLIMON, GRACE | CA | salary · mileage reimbursement · reimbursement- see below if itemized | $102,351 | 44 |
| TECHNICOLOR CAMPAIGNS LLC | PA | media advertising · media production | $100,000 | 2 |
| HARRIS, EMMA | CA | general strategy consulting · salary · reimbursement- see below if itemized | $82,890 | 18 |
| ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES | MA | credit card fees | $78,731 | 183 |
| GOLUB, CAMERON | CA | salary · reimbursement- see below if itemized | $58,642 | 38 |
| AMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | CA | printing · shipping | $46,585 | 5 |
| NGP VAN INC | DC | software rental · credit card fees | $43,116 | 14 |
| BLUE WAVE POLITICAL PARTNERS | WA | compliance consulting · postage · software rental | $40,449 | 23 |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS | NY | credit card payment · credit card payment- see memo items · credit card fees | $35,642 | 12 |
Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECT PROGRESS C00848440 | Support | $476K 2 filings | Crypto super PACs | — |
| THE CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS DBA AMERICANS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LIBERTY C90018904 | Oppose | $5K 6 filings | — | |
| GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION C00802389 | Support | $200 4 filings | — | |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION C00483693 | Support | $10 1 filing | — | |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ADVOCACY PROJECT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ACTION FUND C00687491 | Support | $0 1 filing | — |
676 roll calls on record: 300 yea, 203 nay, 16 not voting.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Yea | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Nay | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Yea | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Nay | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | No | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Nay | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Nay | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Nay | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Failed 202–212 |
| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10610 | To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revise regulations with respect to the definition of the term "prior express written consent", and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 10497 | To require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed persons at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 17, 2026 | — |
| 5967 | Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act | cosponsor | Commerce | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 2978 | GUARD Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 2175 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 4662 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 10360 | Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act of 2026 | cosponsor | — | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 10297 | El Salvador TPS Act of 2026 | cosponsor | International Affairs | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 10189 | Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act | cosponsor | Armed Forces and National Security | Aug 31, 2026 | — |
| 10061 | Wildfire Response and Readiness Act | cosponsor | Public Lands and Natural Resources | Aug 6, 2026 | — |
| 9914 | Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act | cosponsor | Law | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 9929 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 8205 | Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Health | Jul 23, 2026 | — |
| 4283 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Jul 22, 2026 | — |
| 8437 | Geo POWER Act | cosponsor | Energy | Jul 21, 2026 | — |
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE WHITESIDES FOR CONGRESS | C00834028 | H / P | principal | $9.89M |
| end | url | type | party | phone | start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-03 | https://whitesides.house.gov | rep | Democrat | 202-225-1956 | 2025-01-03 |
STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
| Traded | Asset | Type | Amount | Owner | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | PL Planet Labs PBC Class A Common Stock | sale_full | $50,001 - $100,000 | — | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | NFLX C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. Netflix, Inc. - Common Stock | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | PL Planet Labs PBC Class A Common Stock | sale_full | $50,001 - $100,000 | — | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | NFLX Netflix, Inc. - Common Stock | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | INVA Innoviva, Inc. - Common Stock | sale_full | $250,001 - $500,000 | spouse | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | INVA Innoviva, Inc. - Common Stock | sale_full | $250,001 - $500,000 | spouse | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | DIS stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. Walt Disney Company | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | V stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. Visa Inc. | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | SPCE stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. Common Stock | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | UNP stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. Union Pacific Corporation Common Stock | sale_full | $50,001 - $100,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | TBPH Theravance Biopharma, Inc. - Ordinary Shares | sale_full | $15,001 - $50,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | TXN stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. Texas Instruments Incorporated - Common Stock | sale_full | $50,001 - $100,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | SDZNY stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. SANDOZ GROUP AG S/ADR | sale_full | $1,001 - $15,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | RTX stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. RTX Corporation Common Stock | sale_full | $50,001 - $100,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | RCL stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. C: To avoid any possible conflicts of interest with my future Congressional work, I’m transitioning my single stock, company-specific holdings into passive ETFs and mutual funds, per best practices. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Common Stock | sale_full | $100,001 - $250,000 | — | Apr 23, 2025 |
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| Traded | Company | Type | Amount | Lobbying filings | Lobbying spend | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | NFLX NETFLIX INC | S | $100,001 - $250,000 | 60 | $13.6M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Science/Technology, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Telecommunications, Trade (domestic/foreign), |
| Mar 27, 2025 | NFLX NETFLIX INC | S | $100,001 - $250,000 | 60 | $13.6M | Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV, Consumer Issues/Safety/Products, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Science/Technology, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Telecommunications, Trade (domestic/foreign), |
| Mar 27, 2025 | PL Planet Labs PBC | S | $50,001 - $100,000 | 28 | $5.70M | Aerospace, Budget/Appropriations, Defense, Intelligence, Science/Technology |
| Mar 24, 2025 | INTC INTEL CORP | S | $15,001 - $50,000 | 15 | $700K | Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Manufacturing, Science/Technology, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, |
| Mar 24, 2025 | NEE NEXTERA ENERGY INC | S | $50,001 - $100,000 | 128 | $61.8M | Budget/Appropriations, Defense, Energy/Nuclear, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Fuel/Gas/Oil, Homeland Security, Natural Resources, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Telecommunications, Trade (domestic/foreign) |
| Mar 24, 2025 | MSFT MICROSOFT CORP | S | $250,001 - $500,000 | 5 | $40K | Computer Industry, Science/Technology, Trade (domestic/foreign) |
| Mar 24, 2025 | RSG REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | S | $100,001 - $250,000 | 10 | $480K | Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code |
| Mar 24, 2025 | INTC INTEL CORP | S | $15,001 - $50,000 | 15 | $700K | Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Manufacturing, Science/Technology, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, |
| Mar 24, 2025 | MSFT MICROSOFT CORP | S | $250,001 - $500,000 | 5 | $40K | Computer Industry, Science/Technology, Trade (domestic/foreign) |
| Mar 24, 2025 | RCL ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | S | $100,001 - $250,000 | 6 | $540K | Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Travel/Tourism |
| Mar 24, 2025 | RSG REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | S | $100,001 - $250,000 | 10 | $480K | Energy/Nuclear, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code |
| Mar 24, 2025 | SPCE VIRGIN GALACTIC HOLDINGS, INC. | S | $1,001 - $15,000 | 4 | $0 | |
| Mar 24, 2025 | RCL ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | S | $100,001 - $250,000 | 6 | $540K | Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Travel/Tourism |
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
13 stock trades overlapped with lobbying by the same company in the same year. See stock trades.
Top donor industries: CALTECH, CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS, NOT-EMPLOYED, GOOGLE, STANFORD UNIVERSITY. See money.
Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
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| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | CA | 27 | H4CA27111 | $3.96M |
| 2024 | House | CA | 27 | H4CA27111 | $10.6M |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.