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Chris Kluwe

Democratic · CA

Chris Kluwe is the Democratic nominee for California's 72nd State Assembly District (coastal Orange County — Huntington Beach area) in the 2026 general election for an open seat, facing Republican Gracey Van Der Mark. A former NFL punter and writer/activist, he has not previously held elected office.

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
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  • Food Manufacturing$5,900

Spending by outside groups

Money spent on this race by outside groups — such as PACs and super PACs — not by the candidate's own campaign. This spending is not coordinated with the candidate's campaign and does not go directly to the candidate.

Outside money spent supporting this candidate: $1,000

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

No verified public records for this candidate — record history researched through July 17, 2026.

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Profile last researched July 17, 2026.