This article details the five candidates who raised the most money and lost their election. In the 2022 election cycle, 78 of 80 general elections were contested. The losing candidates are shown along with the percentage of the vote they received compared to the winner. In cases where the race was pushed to a runoff, vote percentages for both advancing candidates are included.
Fred Whitaker and His Affiliated Entity Whitaker Professional Corporation
California Committee
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$147,980Total Expenditures
Financial Activity
Top Payees
Total Expenditures | Payee |
|---|---|
| $74,640.00 | Republican Party of Orange County (State acct) |
| $16,250.00 | New Majority PAC |
| $12,000.00 | California Homeowners Association |
| $5,000.00 | Brian Dahle |
| $4,900.00 | Rhonda Shader |
| $4,400.00 | Pat Bates |
| $3,900.00 | Tri Ta |
| $2,500.00 | Antonio Sanchez |
| $2,500.00 | The Lincoln Club of Orange County State PAC |
| $2,200.00 | Diane Harkey |
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