As of August 2026, Juan Vargas has received $120,261 from pro-Israel PACs in FEC filings — $95,871 of it from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, including $118,971 in direct and earmarked contributions and $1,290 in independent expenditures spent in support of Juan Vargas.
On the 2026 ballot — House seat, CA-52, November 3, 2026. All 2026 seats
2026 candidates on file with the FEC — CA-52
Juan Vargas (Democrat) — this page — $568,520 raised
Jeffery Belle (Republican) — challenger — $25,498 raised
Total receipts this cycle per FEC filings, candidates with at least $25,000 on file, as of 2026-08-25. The FEC does not record primary results, so candidates who lost or left a primary may still appear.
Which PACs fund Juan Vargas
AIPAC PAC — $95,871
US Israel PAC — $10,000
The Desert Caucus — $5,000
DMFI PAC — $3,290
Mid Manhattan PAC — $2,500
Top committees by amount, from 117 reported transactions, most recent 2026-06-30.
Frequently asked
Does Juan Vargas take AIPAC money?
Yes. Juan Vargas (Democrat, CA-52) has received $95,871 from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, and $120,261 in total from the pro-Israel committees tracked here, based on Federal Election Commission filings. That figure combines direct campaign contributions, earmarked individual contributions, and independent expenditures spent in support of Juan Vargas.
How much pro-Israel PAC money has Juan Vargas received?
$120,261 in total across every election cycle we track, net of refunds and amended filings. Amounts spent against a candidate by super PACs are excluded from this total.
Where does this funding data come from?
All figures come from public Federal Election Commission filings — direct contributions (Schedule B), earmarked individual contributions (Schedule A), and independent expenditures (Schedule E) — across more than 50 tracked pro-Israel committees including AIPAC PAC, United Democracy Project, DMFI PAC, NORPAC, and Pro-Israel America PAC. The database syncs weekly.
Did AIPAC or its super PACs spend money in Juan Vargas's races?
Yes. FEC filings show $1,290 in independent expenditures — money spent by pro-Israel super PACs such as United Democracy Project to support Juan Vargas's election without passing through the campaign. Independent expenditures are reported on FEC Schedule E.
Is Juan Vargas up for re-election in 2026?
Juan Vargas's House seat (CA-52) is on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election. Every House seat and 35 Senate seats are decided in 2026. Pro-Israel PACs have $120,261 on record in support of Juan Vargas across all tracked cycles.