As of August 2026, Laura Friedman has received $40,382 from pro-Israel PACs in FEC filings — $26,432 of it from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, including $40,382 in direct and earmarked contributions.
On the 2026 ballot — House seat, CA-30, November 3, 2026. All 2026 seats
2026 candidates on file with the FEC — CA-30
Laura Friedman (Democrat) — this page — $827,895 raised
John Armenian (NO PARTY AFFILIATION) — challenger — $278,828 raised
Lester Herman (Democrat) — challenger — $28,505 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 Laura Friedman
AIPAC PAC — $26,432
J Street PAC — $10,450
JACPAC — $2,500
DMFI PAC — $1,000
Top committees by amount, from 45 reported transactions, most recent 2026-06-24.
Frequently asked
Does Laura Friedman take AIPAC money?
Yes. Laura Friedman (Democrat, CA-30) has received $26,432 from AIPAC PAC and its super PAC, United Democracy Project, and $40,382 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 Laura Friedman.
How much pro-Israel PAC money has Laura Friedman received?
$40,382 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 Laura Friedman's races?
Not through independent expenditures. Laura Friedman's $40,382 total comes from direct and earmarked contributions; we have no super PAC independent-expenditure spending on record in Laura Friedman's races.
Is Laura Friedman up for re-election in 2026?
Laura Friedman's House seat (CA-30) 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 $40,382 on record in support of Laura Friedman across all tracked cycles.