Chris Kluwe
Democratic · CA
Chris Kluwe is a former NFL punter who now works as a writer and activist. He has not previously held elected office.
Where Chris Kluwe stands, based on their records
Supports
Civil Rights (1 record)
Campaign Finance Information — Member of the State Assembly, District 72
Campaign Finance Information · Member of the State Assembly, District 72 · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 26, 2026
- Raised
- $261,393
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- Retired$48,309
- Attorney$11,495
- Physician$7,800
- Author$6,000
- Food Manufacturing$5,900
Spending by outside groups
Outside groups, such as PACs and super PACs, spend this money on the race. The candidate's campaign does not spend it, and none of it goes to the candidate.
Outside groups spent $1,000 to support this candidate.
Groups that spent money supporting this candidate (1)
- ACLU California Action Votes$1,000
Funded entirely by the American Civil Liberties Union's California arm. · transparencyusa.org
Source: California Secretary of State · 2026 cycle · campaignfinance.cdn.sos.ca.gov
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Chris Kluwe filed a federal civil-rights complaint against the Huntington Beach Union High School District over his discharge.
July 27, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: aclusocal.org · researched August 7, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Chris Kluwe reached a settlement in his defamation case against Chris Epting, who issued a public apology and agreed to a contribution to journalism and civic organizations.
May 29, 2026
Source: latimes.com · researched August 7, 2026
Chris Kluwe played eight seasons as a punter for the Minnesota Vikings through the 2012 season.
December 31, 2012
Source: nfl.com · researched August 7, 2026
Race Chris Kluwe is in:
- Member of the State Assembly, District 72 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 72; California
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.