Also gave $17K to joint fundraising committees. That isn't in the totals here, because those committees pass the money on to others.
Grouped by the exact name reported to the FEC, which has no ID for individual donors. Other people with this name may be included.
Total Contributed
$140K
Contributions
45
Recipients
18
Active Period
2007–2026
Party Lean
Top States
Summary
MICHELSON, GARY KARLIN is an individual political donor based in CA. They have contributed $140K across 45 contributions to 18 recipients. Their average contribution is $3K. Top recipients include TED LIEU FOR CONGRESS, MIKE LEVIN FOR CONGRESS, RO FOR CONGRESS INC. Their political giving spans from the 2008 to the 2026 election cycle, with peak giving of $40K in 2024.
Contribution amounts per election cycle, colored by recipient party
Committees and candidates receiving contributions, all cycles
Source: FEC bulk data