Running for Statewide in California puts you in front of California's 22M+ registered voters across 58 counties. Most winning statewide campaigns budget in the $5M–$50M+ range and rely on broadcast TV, statewide digital, earned media, and a statewide field program. Filing goes through the Secretary of State; plan for the March filing window for the June primary, FPPC Form 410 within 10 days of crossing $2,000 in fundraising, and a ballot designation that holds up under challenge. Local Campaign Pros runs statewide campaigns end-to-end across every California county.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-02