Initiatives and Referenda Failed to Qualify
Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees supporting and/or opposing state ballot measures that raised at least $1,000,000 for the November 2024 general election, but failed to qualify.
The lists do not show the total contributions to each committee, only the top 10 contributors who have contributed more than $10,000 to a committee that has raised more than $1,000,000.
For itemized contributions to these committees ($100 or more) and expenditures made by the committees, please click on the name of the committee in the Contributions to Committees, formed to, support or oppose to Ballot Measure(s) tab, to go to the committee's Cal-Access page.
For additional information on ballot measure financing, go to the CA Secretary of State’s ballot measure page.
The following are the total amount donated by top contributors to each state ballot measure that is pending Secretary of State verification or are still circulating for signatures. These lists reflect contributions as reported by Primarily Formed Committees.
| Measure # | Circulating Title | Top Aggregated Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 1939. (22-0005) | Referendum Challenging 2022 Law Authorizing Creation of Council to Set Minimum Wage and Working Standards for Fast-Food Workers. | Oppose - $64,129,138 |
1939. (22-0005)
Supporting
No committee supporting this ballot measure raised enough money to reach the reporting threshold for this list.
Opposing
| No. | Contributor | State | Status | Total Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | CA | - | $12,838,000 |
| 2 | In-N-Out Burgers | CA | - | $12,838,000 |
| 3 | Chick-Fil-A | GA | - | $11,588,000 |
| 4 | McDonald's | IL | - | $11,107,138 |
| 5 | National Restaurant Associati | DC | - | $5,493,000 |
| 6 | International Franchise Association | DC | - | $5,339,000 |
| 7 | Starbucks Corporation | WA | - | $2,088,000 |
| 8 | Yum! Brands, Inc., Including Aggregated Contributions | MI | + | $1,588,000 |
| 9 | Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. | TX | - | $750,000 |
| 10 | Domino's Pizza, LLC | DC | - | $500,000 |
Total from top contributors: $64,129,138