FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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Mariah Morgan – [email protected] | (225) 394-5742
Brandon Riker Raises Record $900,000 in California’s 41st Congressional District Since Launch in April
More than 3,600 donors have given to Riker’s campaign, demonstrating clear momentum behind his candidacy and showing that he is the best choice to take the fight to Ken Calvert
PALM SPRINGS, CA—Brandon Riker, Democratic candidate for California’s 41st Congressional District, announced today that his campaign raised more than $914,000 in its first quarter. Riker activated 3,623 individual donors, with over 70% of contributions from Californians, and an average donation of $98.
This record-breaking haul for a first-time congressional candidate in CA-41 includes more than $457,000 raised from individual donors. Riker is matching that sum with a personal contribution to the campaign.
Riker has earned early and broad support from meeting constituents directly in-district, across 53 listening tours, and through two town halls. This strong fundraising performance reflects that enthusiasm and firmly positions Riker as the best candidate to take on Ken Calvert and flip this must-win House seat for Democrats in 2026.
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Brandon Riker is a fourth-generation Californian, entrepreneur, and trained economist. California’s 41st District was a top Red-to-Blue target for Democrats in both 2022 and 2024. With Riker’s early fundraising strength and a growing base of grassroots support, the seat is once again a top pick-up opportunity for Democrats in 2026.