5 priorities from rakhiforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
5 priorities · 22 quoted statements
The cost of living and rising prices are the most urgent issues facing our community today. As an educator and mother of four, I see how the financial stress impacts the well-being of our children.
Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices on groceries and everyday goods. Drug companies are gouging families. I’ll fight both.
Fight Trump’s tariffs that are raising prices on groceries, gas, and essentials
Make Medicare negotiate drug prices and allow safe importation of cheaper medications
Strengthen the Child Tax Credit so families keep more of what they earn
Voters are tired of career politicians; they want new ideas and accountability. I’m a business owner and educator ready to restore decency to our capital.
Ban stock trading by members of Congress and their families
Mandatory retirement age of 75 and term limits for Congress
Protect voting rights, judicial independence, and congressional oversight of the executive branch
MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?
Raised
$2.4M
$2,400,500
Spent
$2.4M
$2,398,497
Cash on hand
$2K
$2,003
FEC filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00935338 ↗
Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report
100¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 5 reports ($2.4M of $2.4M). Cash on hand went from $2M on Mar 31, 2026 to $2K on Sep 30, 2026.
Raised in the period
Spent in the period
Cash on hand at its close
$1M$2M$3M
Mar ’26
May ’26
May ’26
Jun ’26
Sep ’26
Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report
Raised in the period
Spent in the period
Cash on hand at its close
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026
$2,123,994
$87,974
$2,036,020
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through May 13, 2026
$53,690
$971,855
$1,117,856
PRE-SPECIAL 2026 through May 27, 2026
$9,239
$837,038
$290,057
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026
$213,311
$452,132
$51,236
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026
$266
$49,499
$2,003
Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.
Where the money came from $2,400,500 reported receipts
LoansMoney the campaign borrowed this cycle, from the candidate or a lender, which it may repay.$1,398,00058%
Who lent it
Rakhi Isranithe candidate’s own money · 3 loans · $1.4M not yet repaid$1,398,000
Each loan as the campaign’s report through Sep 30, 2026 lists it, with what is still owed. A loan from an earlier cycle can appear here, and one repaid in full drops off the report, so the list need not add up to the row.
Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$943,01239%
Largest donors
Urmila Bhat4 contributions, latest Mar 16, 2026 · MANHASSET, NY$13,500
Rishi Bhutada3 contributions, latest Jun 2, 2026 · EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT · STAR PIPE PRODUCTS INC · SUGAR LAND, TX$10,500
Shraddha Bhutada3 contributions, latest Jun 2, 2026 · PROGRAM DIRECTOR · STAR PIPE PRODUCTS INC · SUGAR LAND, TX$10,500
EndorsementsWho does Israni’s campaign say backs them?
23 endorsers listed on Rakhi Israni’s own campaign site: 19 officials, 4 people.
This is the campaign's claim, checked by an editor against its page; the endorsers have not confirmed it to us. Each name opens the campaign’s page with that name highlighted.
“I am proud to endorse Rakhi Israni for Congress. I have known Rakhi to be a philanthropic leader and tireless advocate for her community, and I am confident she would contribute immensely to the United States Congress.” In endorsing Rakhi for Congress, Rep. Krishnamoorthi said,”
“I’ve known Rakhi Israni for many years, and her leadership is defined by character, not cameras. She leads with service, integrity, and a deep respect for the values that hold our democracy together. As a mother, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and attorney, Rakhi understands that real community impact comes from steady, principled leadership.”
“Our region needs a leader like Rakhi. Her fresh perspective will invigorate good government at a time when problem solving is the critical need. Rakhi is qualified and ready for the job, and I’m so excited to be on her team!”
“Rakhi’s unique blend of experience in running a business focused on educating our students along with leading nonprofits makes her an excellent choice for Congress. She is a problem solver who is genuine in her desire to build bridges and ensure progress.”
“She has proven credentials through academic and professional success that allows her to address key District issues such as housing affordability, education stability, and an aging infrastructure, with logical diligence that creates fair policies for her community. Rakhi listens and learns, quickly.”
“I am proud to offer my enthusiastic support for Rakhi Israni for the U.S. Congress. Rakhi has a deep understanding of our community’s needs and a clear vision for how to address them. She is a committed problem solver who will work tirelessly to deliver on her promises. I believe she will be a powerful force for good, and I am fully committed to helping her win.”
“Rakhi Israni is committed to a fresh perspective on leadership. She is determined to lead on the values of uplifting the community and doing what is just and right - values I share. Her passion is genuine and she is ready to do the meaningful work necessary to make real change. I’m all in with Rakhi and will work hard to get her elected.”
“Rakhi Israni is exactly the kind of leader our community needs in Congress. As someone who has served Foster City as both Mayor and Councilmember, I know what it takes to deliver real results for families — and Rakhi has been doing that her entire career. She built a nationwide education company right here in the Bay Area, creating thousands of jobs and helping students succeed. She understands the challenges working families face because she’s lived them. I’m proud to…”
“I am proud to endorse Rakhi Israni in the upcoming Democratic Party primaries for Congress. Her diligent service to the community and unwavering commitment to supporting young students in building their careers truly set her apart. Rakhi’s passion, leadership, and dedication make her an outstanding candidate, and I strongly believe she will continue to make a meaningful difference. She is a leader who cares and delivers!”
“I, Satish Chandra Vale, Co-Founder of A4H, CADEM elected Delegate, and Central Committee Board Member, Board Member of Asian American Stories wholeheartedly endorse Rakhi Israni for the CA-14 Congressional Seat. Rakhi’s experience as an accomplished leader in education, business, and in the community is exactly who the Democratic Party needs representing us.”
“At a time when many communities are facing a troubling rise in hate, we need representation grounded in pragmatism, diverse perspectives, and a commitment to public service. I’m proud to support Rakhi’s candidacy for Congress.”
“I support Rakhi Israni for her authenticity, integrity, and commitment to community. She brings a fresh perspective rooted in real experience — and a genuine desire to serve. I believe she will make a meaningful difference.”
BallotWhen is Israni on the ballot?
Jun 16, 2026
Special election · California U.S. House 14 Special Open Primary
Every contest for this seat that named this candidate, most recent last; a result is shown once the race is called. Election dates and results from civicAPI (civicapi.org). civicAPI aggregates results from Secretaries of State and equivalent election bodies, and makes its own race calls. civicapi.org ↗
Marcia Barnett2 contributions, latest Feb 15, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · LOS ANGELES, CA$7,000
Kiran Bhutada2 contributions, latest Feb 18, 2026 · RETIRED · NOT EMPLOYED · SUGAR LAND, TX$7,000
Ramesh Bhutada2 contributions, latest Feb 18, 2026 · PRINCIPAL · OM HUMAN INVESTMENTS LP · SUGAR LAND, TX$7,000
Stephen Callahan2 contributions, latest Mar 8, 2026 · RETIRED · NOT EMPLOYED · NORTH PALM BEACH, FL$7,000
Mukesh Chatter2 contributions, latest Feb 10, 2026 · CEO · ALSYM ENERGY INC · CONCORD, MA$7,000
Priti Chatter2 contributions, latest Feb 10, 2026 · GENERAL PARTNER · NEONET CAPITAL LLC · CONCORD, MA$7,000
Bill Considine2 contributions, latest Mar 30, 2026 · RETIRED · NOT EMPLOYED · LAREDO, TX$7,000
A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 596 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $956.5K.
Unitemized ($200 or less)Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle, so the FEC does not itemize (name) them.$32,4881.4%
PACs and other committeesPolitical action committees and other candidates' committees. Corporations and unions cannot give directly.$20,0000.8%
Committees that gave
Hindu American PAC2 receipts, latest Apr 29, 2026 · PAC (qualified)$10,000
The 2 largest committees by total given are listed. In all, 3 committee contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $15K. Counted from the givers' own filings, which can run above the total the campaign itself reports.
The candidateMoney the candidate gave their own campaign.$7,0000.3%
Total reported receipts $2,400,500
Every dollar the committee reported receiving this cycle, split by the source the FEC filing attributes it to. Open a source marked + to see who gave. FEC filings through Sep 30, 2026.
Who donated: where they live, their employers and jobs
Where the donors live $956,511 placed by state
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under $16.4K
$16.4K+
$65.4K+
$147.3K+
$261.8K+
none
Outlined: California, home state
Home state and away
California 43%CA 43%Elsewhere 57%
43% of the money placed by state came from inside California: $409K of $956.5K.
Top states
Top donor states
Name
Amount
California home281 contributions · 43%
$409,047
Texas104 contributions · 22%
$209,437
Massachusetts27 contributions · 8.4%
$80,703
Florida32 contributions · 7.2%
$68,745
Georgia54 contributions · 6.8%
$64,687
New York22 contributions · 5.4%
$51,459
New Jersey24 contributions · 2.9%
$27,401
Virginia7 contributions · 1.2%
$11,761
By the state each donor wrote on the filing, across 22 states and territories. Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle are not itemized, so they cannot be placed on a map. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total.
Donors’ employers as filed
Donors’ employers
Employer as filed
Amount
Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 138 contributions · 23% of ranked
$213,354
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 79 contributions · 16% of ranked
$146,338
Star Pipe Products INC8 contributions · 3% of ranked
$28,000
Dallas EAR Nose & Throat4 contributions · 1.5% of ranked
$14,000
Deshpande Foundation4 contributions · 1.5% of ranked
$14,000
Meta Platforms INC4 contributions · 1.2% of ranked
$11,001
Globallogic INC3 contributions · 0.8% of ranked
$7,250
Wellstar Health System3 contributions · 0.8% of ranked
$7,250
A further $6,500 came from donors whose answer names no employer (blank), so it is not ranked. Ranked from the largest 200 of 201 employer spellings filed; each share is of the money in those. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($32,488) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
Outside spending $8,688,018 across this race
Money groups spent on their own, not through a campaign. Each ad is filed against the candidate it names, so money attacking an opponent shows on the opponent’s row. Open a candidate to see who spent it.
Support and oppose are each group’s own labels, not a judgment made here.
$8,315,535 of the race total was filed about other candidates, so it would not show on Israni’s own record.
Independent expenditures (Schedule E) only. Electioneering communications and corporate or union member communications file separately; they are counted for Israniunder “Other outside spending” in the full finance detail, but not for the rest of the field, so every other row is a floor.
What the payments were for $2,391,563 itemized
The campaign also refunded $6,608 in contributions, which the categories below do not include.
Advertising and mediaBroadcast, digital, and print advertising, and the media buying behind it.$1,483,25962%
Filed as
TELEVISION ADVERTISING$1,198,016
DIGITAL ADVERTISING$234,672
MEDIA PRODUCTION$37,266
RADIO ADVERTISING$11,810
PRINT ADVERTISING$1,495
Paid to
Polaris Campaigns, Inc.$1,015,383
Versus Media Group LLC$302,723
Axial Media & Communications LLC$134,806
Lemone AI$10,727
Fremont Broadcasting$6,500
Bolly 92.3 FM$5,310
Printing, mail, and shippingPrinted literature, direct mail, postage, design, and delivery.$616,56626%
Filed as
DIRECT MAIL$350,465
DIRECT MAIL PRODUCTION$249,171
PRINTING$16,931
Paid to
Axial Media & Communications LLC$613,995
In & Out Printing$2,571
Field and canvassingDoor-to-door canvassing, phone banks, petition and signature gathering, and get-out-the-vote work.$73,2373.1%
Filed as
LIVE VOTER CONTACT CALLS$61,661
GOTV/CANVASSING SERVICES$7,650
FIELD/CANVASSING SERVICES$3,926
Paid to
The Political Group LLC$61,661
Montana Collett, RIO Jaye$7,650
Dhir, Lavitr$2,208
Kumar, Aadesh$918
Manalo, Sean$800
Consulting and strategyStrategic, political, legal, and compliance consulting, and campaign management.$63,7532.7%
Filed as
GENERAL STRATEGY CONSULTING$33,456
LEGAL CONSULTING$15,297
COMPLIANCE CONSULTING$15,000
Paid to
Cotton, Stephen$28,500
Kaufman Legal Group$15,297
Blue Wave Political Partners, LLC$15,000
Dhir, Lakshin$4,416
Kumar, Aadesh$540
Polling and researchSurveys, opposition research, voter file work, and analytics.$59,5502.5%
Filed as
POLLING$37,000
RESEARCH$21,750
RESEARCH CONSULTING$800
Paid to
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Assoc$37,000
Crosswind Logistics, LLC$15,000
MDW Communications LLC$6,750
Quicksilver$800
Digital and technologyWebsites, hosting, software subscriptions, databases, email, and texting platforms.$59,2902.5%
Filed as
TEXT MESSAGES$42,575
SOFTWARE RENTAL$11,056
WEB DEVELOPMENT$4,250
EMAIL HOSTING$1,166
WEB HOSTING$243
Paid to
Scale to Win$42,575
Ngpvan$6,761
MDW Communications LLC$4,250
Ecanvasser$2,354
Mailchimp$2,314
Reach Progress$460
Card paymentsPaid to a card processor with no itemisation filed beneath it, so the purchases behind it are not on the record.$31,0211.3%
Filed as
CREDIT CARD FEES$30,429
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT$297
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT - SEE DETAIL$295
Paid to
Numero$29,704
Democracy Engine$725
Wells Fargo Card Services$592
TravelAirfare, lodging, mileage, and ground transport.$1,595<0.1%
Filed as
AIR TRAVEL$1,595
Paid to
United Airlines$1,595
OtherPayments whose filed description does not match any category above. Every one is listed so it can be read directly.$1,572<0.1%
Filed as
REIMBURSEMENT - SEE DETAIL$927
TELEPHONE$645
Paid to
Deshpande, Pawan$646
Phoneburner$645
Kand, Shivani$281
Fundraising and eventsThe cost of raising money: finance consultants, donor list rental and acquisition, event venues, catering, and donor processing.$1,500<0.1%
Filed as
CATERING$1,500
Paid to
Sankranti Indian Kitchen$1,500
Office and administrativeRent, utilities, phones, supplies, equipment, security, food, and campaign merchandise.$219<0.1%
Filed as
OFFICE SUPPLIES$219
Paid to
Amazon$219
Total itemized disbursements $2,391,563
Every itemized payment the committee reported this cycle, sorted by what it said each one was for. The categories are ours; the wording they are matched against is the committee’s own. Open a category to read the filed descriptions and who was paid. FEC filings through Sep 30, 2026.
All 118 itemized payments filed this cycle. Spending below the itemization threshold is not filed line by line.
7 payments were reported as a lump sum, such as a card or payroll bill, with the detail filed underneath as memo entries. Those entries, $70,599 in all, are counted under the payee and purpose they name rather than under the processor that was paid. The total is the same either way.
Largest vendors
Largest vendors
Name
Amount
Polaris Campaigns, Inc.4 payments · 42% of all spending
$1,015,383
Axial Media & Communications LLC11 payments · 31% of all spending
$748,801
Versus Media Group LLC5 payments · 13% of all spending
$302,723
Wells Fargo Card Services5 payments · 2.9% of all spending
$69,353
The Political Group LLC2 payments · 2.6% of all spending
$61,661
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Assoc1 payment · 1.5% of all spending
$37,000
Numero19 payments · 1.2% of all spending
$29,704
Cotton, Stephen5 payments · 1.2% of all spending
$28,500
The people, firms and committees paid the most, across every kind of payment. Each share is of everything the committee reported spending this cycle, not only the itemized payments above. A payee that is itself a committee links to its own profile.
Donors’ occupations as filed
Donors’ occupations
Occupation as filed
Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 89 contributions · 15% of ranked
$147,079
Physician53 contributions · 8.9% of ranked
$84,892
Principal34 contributions · 6.2% of ranked
$58,795
Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 41 contributions · 5.7% of ranked
$53,724
CEO27 contributions · 5.6% of ranked
$53,477
Software Engineer31 contributions · 5% of ranked
$47,781
Engineer37 contributions · 4.2% of ranked
$40,086
Attorney14 contributions · 2.9% of ranked
$27,113
A further $6,500 came from donors whose answer names no occupation (blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($32,488) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
