VILLARAIGOSA FIRST TO SURPASS $5 MILLION IN DIRECT DONATIONS RAISED IN THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE

“No Transfers, No Self-Funding, No Gimmicks – Every Dollar Raised an Investment in California’s Future with Antonio Villaraigosa as Governor”

LOS ANGELES, CA — Antonio Villaraigosa’s campaign for Governor announced that he is the first candidate in the race to surpass the $5 million fundraising mark, and the only candidate to achieve that milestone with 100% of contributions made as direct donations supporting Villaraigosa’s candidacy for Governor.

“Self-funders have spent millions trying to buy this election, and millions more have been funneled in by candidates who actually raised those funds for a different political office,” said Villaraigosa chief strategist Josh Pulliam. “Antonio Villaraigosa continues to set the fundraising bar in the governor’s race, with $1.5 million raised the first week of his announcement and as the first to surpass $5 million in direct donations. No transfers, no self-funding, no gimmicks – every dollar raised is an investment in California’s future with Antonio Villaraigosa as Governor.” 

The campaign’s record-setting haul reflects contributions from throughout the state and from a diverse coalition including public safety groups, the building and construction trades, small businesses, and grassroots supporters who are backing Villaraigosa for Governor. 

“I’m humbled by this outpouring of support, a diverse coalition united in the goal of electing a Governor focused on making California more affordable starting on Day One,” said Villaraigosa. “They know I’m the proven problem solver best prepared to tackle the state’s biggest problems, building homes people can afford, lowering gas and grocery costs, cracking down on price gougers, holding the line on property taxes, and fighting back against Donald Trump’s ICE raids and tariffs that are hurting California’s economy.” 

To learn more about Antonio Villaraigosa for Governor 2026, visit antonio2026.com.

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