Candidates › CA-24 race › 2025–2026

Bob Smith

R Republican nominee for U.S. House, CA-24

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · California US House 24
The race: Everyone running for CA-24 · Compare Smith with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Common sense for CD-24
Things almost nobody argues about
What Bob will fight for
Read them in their words
Money: $346.7K raised, $289.5K spent, $57.2K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 14% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 84% from California · largest committee giver SANTA BARBARA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY (FEDERAL ACCT.C00174334), $6.3K

Their wordsWhat does Smith say they will do?

3 priorities from bobsmithforcongress.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.

3 priorities · 17 parts · 27 quoted statements

1. Reliable. Affordable. Clean. Secure.
  A balanced grid with reliable baseload power, coastline protection, and secure water storage and drought resilience. See what is planned off Morro Bay
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  Reliable baseload power alongside clean generation.
  Protect the coastline and our fisheries.
  Invest in storage, recycling, and drought resilience.
  Support Central Coast agriculture with dependable water.
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2. Compassion with order.
  Secure the border, remove violent offenders, provide legal clarity for long term residents, and modernize agricultural and seasonal visas.
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  Secure the border and stop the flow of fentanyl.
  Remove violent offenders without apology.
  Legal clarity for long term residents who work and pay taxes here.
  Modernize agricultural and seasonal visa programs.
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3. Peace through strength.
  Stop fentanyl at the source, lead in AI and cyber defense, and strengthen Vandenberg SFB and Naval Base Ventura County.
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  Peace through strength and a mission ready force.
  Lead in artificial intelligence, space, and cyber defense.
  Strengthen Vandenberg Space Force Base and Naval Base Ventura County.
  Keep faith with veterans through accountable VA care.
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4. The American Dream, attainable again.
  Cut wasteful spending, lower the cost of housing, energy, and food, and expand homeownership for working families.
  Audit and cut wasteful federal spending that fuels inflation.
  Expand housing supply and first time homeownership.
  Lower energy and grocery costs for working families.
  Protect Social Security and Medicare for the people who paid in.
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5. Real careers and real opportunity.
  Reading, math, and STEM excellence, vocational pathways, and research partnerships with UCSB and Cal Poly.
  Fundamentals first: reading, math, and STEM.
  Fund vocational and trade pathways, not just four year degrees.
  Partner with UCSB and Cal Poly on applied research.
  Transparency and parental involvement in local schools.
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Heading as listed on bobsmithforcongress.com/veterans-for-bob ↗ (opens bobsmithforcongress.com/veterans-for-bob at this heading)

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$346.7K

$346,742

Spent

$289.5K

$289,534

Cash on hand

$57.2K

$57,208

FEC filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00898882

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

84¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 9 reports ($289.5K of $346.7K). Cash on hand went from $11K on Mar 31, 2025 to $57.2K on Oct 14, 2026.

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 2025 through Mar 31, 2025	$11,309	$296	$11,013
JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025	$18,090	$15,849	$13,254
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$23,344	$13,897	$22,702
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$32,920	$19,167	$36,455
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$78,750	$59,105	$56,100
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through May 13, 2026	$17,959	$23,762	$50,297
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$20,892	$24,061	$47,128
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$125,287	$91,229	$81,186
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$18,191	$42,169	$57,208

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 $346,742 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$261,60975%

Largest donors

Loren Booth2 contributions, latest Oct 7, 2025 · FARMING · BOOTH RANCHES · SANTA BARBARA, CA$7,000
Brooks Firestone2 contributions, latest Mar 16, 2026 · RETIRED · MONTECITO, CA$6,000
Teresa HarmonOne contribution on Mar 7, 2026 · RETIRED · SANTA YNEZ, CA$5,000
James J. Maguire Jr.3 contributions, latest Mar 31, 2026 · RETIRED · FORT WASHINGTON, PA$5,000
Holly Delaney4 contributions, latest Jun 16, 2026 · RETIRED · SANTA YNEZ, CA$4,500
Reuben AuspitzOne contribution on Feb 8, 2026 · RETIRED · PITTSFORD, NY$3,500
Paul CashmanOne contribution on Mar 27, 2026 · STATE FARM AGENT · CASHMAN STATE FARM · SANTA BARBARA, CA$3,500
Hayley FirestoneOne contribution on Mar 6, 2026 · OWNER · PATSTONE LLC DBA ZACA COFFEE · BUELLTON, CA$3,500
Daniel Gelyana

Top donor states
Name		Amount
California home176 contributions · 84%		$117,936
Nevada4 contributions · 5%		$7,000
Pennsylvania3 contributions · 3.6%		$5,000
New York1 contribution · 2.5%		$3,500
Georgia2 contributions · 1.1%		$1,500
Arizona2 contributions · 0.7%		$1,000
Florida2 contributions · 0.7%		$1,000
Indiana1 contribution · 0.7%		$1,000

Top donor states

Name

Amount

California home176 contributions · 84%

$117,936

Nevada4 contributions · 5%

$7,000

Pennsylvania3 contributions · 3.6%

$5,000

New York1 contribution · 2.5%

$3,500

Georgia2 contributions · 1.1%

$1,500

Arizona2 contributions · 0.7%

$1,000

Florida2 contributions · 0.7%

$1,000

Indiana1 contribution · 0.7%

$1,000

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 112 contributions · 56% of ranked		$77,460
Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 14 contributions · 8.6% of ranked		$12,050
Booth Ranches2 contributions · 5% of ranked		$7,000
Accelint1 contribution · 2.5% of ranked		$3,500
Cashman State Farm1 contribution · 2.5% of ranked		$3,500
Patstone LLC DBA Zaca Coffee1 contribution · 2.5% of ranked		$3,500
Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center1 contribution · 1.8% of ranked		$2,500
Systems Innovation Engineering12 contributions · 1.8% of ranked		$2,491

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 112 contributions · 56% of ranked

$77,460

Self-employedWritten instead of an employer · 14 contributions · 8.6% of ranked

$12,050

Booth Ranches2 contributions · 5% of ranked

$7,000

Accelint1 contribution · 2.5% of ranked

$3,500

Cashman State Farm1 contribution · 2.5% of ranked

$3,500

Patstone LLC DBA Zaca Coffee1 contribution · 2.5% of ranked

$3,500

Santa Barbara Home Improvement Center1 contribution · 1.8% of ranked

$2,500

Systems Innovation Engineering12 contributions · 1.8% of ranked

$2,491

Name		Amount
Citibusiness Card11 payments · 20% of all spending		$57,155
Paramount Communications7 payments · 9.4% of all spending		$27,080
Walsh, Morgan3 payments · 4.4% of all spending		$12,800
Hoidal, Troy3 payments · 4.2% of all spending		$12,128
Hoidal, Troy G.2 payments · 4.1% of all spending		$11,845
Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters1 payment · 4% of all spending		$11,545
Gutierrez, Alejandra3 payments · 3.6% of all spending		$10,300
Walsh, Morgan Michael2 payments · 2.2% of all spending		$6,400

Occupation as filed		Amount
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 112 contributions · 56% of ranked		$77,460
Owner5 contributions · 5.6% of ranked		$7,750
Farming2 contributions · 5% of ranked		$7,000
President3 contributions · 3.6% of ranked		$5,000
Sales3 contributions · 2.5% of ranked		$3,500
State Farm Agent1 contribution · 2.5% of ranked		$3,500
Systems Engineer11 contributions · 1.7% of ranked		$2,387
Real Estate3 contributions · 1.6% of ranked		$2,250

Bob Smith

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Smith say they will do?

1Priority 1: Common sense for CD-24 5 parts

1.1Priority 1.1: Energy and Water 3 statements

1.2Priority 1.2: Immigration 3 statements

1.3Priority 1.3: Defending America 3 statements

1.4Priority 1.4: Affordability 3 statements

1.5Priority 1.5: Education 3 statements

2Priority 2: Things almost nobody argues about 6 parts

2.1Priority 2.1: A paycheck that covers rent 1 statement

2.2Priority 2.2: Water that does not run out 1 statement

2.3Priority 2.3: Schools that teach the basics 1 statement

2.4Priority 2.4: Safe streets and a secure border 1 statement

2.5Priority 2.5: Care for veterans 1 statement

2.6Priority 2.6: A coast worth inheriting 1 statement

3Priority 3: What Bob will fight for 6 parts

3.1Priority 3.1: Claims answered, not deferred 1 statement

3.2Priority 3.2: Mental health and suicide prevention 1 statement

3.3Priority 3.3: Toxic exposure care 1 statement

3.4Priority 3.4: Transition that leads to a career 1 statement

3.5Priority 3.5: Housing for veteran families 1 statement

3.6Priority 3.6: Strong local bases 1 statement

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $346,742 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Smith’s campaign say backs them?

BallotWhen is Smith on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 4 pages

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Committees that gave

Where the donors live $140,686 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Outside spending $1,040 about Smith

What the payments were for $193,979 itemized

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