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Marc Berman
Role: State Assemblymember, District 23
Marc Berman is the State Assemblymember for California’s 23rd District, which encompasses parts of southern San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties. He is from Palo Alto and is seeking re-election for his final term in the same district, with the primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Analyzed on: 2026-05-07 23:14:22
Total Israel lobby contributions: $74,280
Total Israel lobby indirect contributions: $0
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Israel lobby direct contributions
| Contributor | Years | Total Amount | Relationship to Israel |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Jewish PAC | 2019-2025 | $29,050 | The California Jewish PAC is a political action committee that anchors its legislative agenda in support for the State of Israel and the promotion of Zionist interests within California’s government, including opposing the BDS movement and funding pro-Israel candidates. |
| Fisher, Robert | 2015-2017 | $9,600 | Robert J. Fisher has a documented relationship to pro-Israel advocacy and the Israel lobby through his personal and family’s financial contributions to various pro-Israel organizations and political entities. |
| Rich Gordon for State Assembly 2014 | 2015 | $8,400 | Rich Gordon has a documented history of involvement in pro-Israel advocacy, including leadership roles in the American Jewish Congress, participation in a U.S. delegation to celebrate Israel’s 60th anniversary, and criticism of Ms. magazine’s refusal to publish an advertisement featuring Israeli women. |
| Lauder, Gary | 2017-2023 | $8,000 | Gary Lauder has a documented relationship with the Israel lobby and engages in pro-Israel advocacy through significant financial contributions to PACs like AIPAC and DMFI, and via philanthropic initiatives with a key focus on Israel. |
| Sandberg, Sheryl | 2017 | $4,400 | Sheryl Sandberg is a self-declared “proud Zionist” who makes significant philanthropic and political contributions to Israeli and pro-Israel advocacy organizations, and engages in direct media and diplomatic advocacy for Israel. |
| Anna Eshoo for Congress | 2017-2023 | $3,500 | Anna Eshoo has a documented record of engagement with the Israel lobby and pro-Israel advocacy, demonstrated through her public support for Israel, consistent votes for aid to Israel and pro-Israel legislation, and campaign contributions from pro-Israel PACs and individuals. |
| Ben Allen for Senate 2018 | 2015 | $3,250 | Ben Allen for Senate 2018 received contributions from entities identified with the Israel lobby, and Senator Ben Allen holds leadership roles in legislative caucuses that promote pro-Israel legislation, while also publicly articulating support for Israel. |
| Jesse Gabriel for Assembly 2024 | 2023 | $2,500 | Jesse Gabriel has received $82,650 in direct financial contributions from organizations identified as part of the “Israel lobby,” chairs the California Legislative Jewish Caucus dedicated to promoting pro-Israel legislation, and has engaged in pro-Israel advocacy through legislative actions and a sponsored trip to Israel. |
| Tuchin, Michael | 2015 | $2,500 | Michael Tuchin is a significant figure in pro-Israel advocacy, primarily through his leadership roles as a former President and current Board member of AIPAC, a prominent pro-Israel lobby organization. |
| Bodner, Zack | 2017-2025 | $1,580 | Zack Bodner has a documented history of extensive involvement in pro-Israel advocacy and organizations associated with the Israel lobby, including serving 14 years as a regional director for AIPAC. |
| Oberndorf, William | 2017 | $1,000 | William Oberndorf is documented as a member of a network of pro-Israel donors, supporting pro-Israel organizations and candidates, and is associated with the pro-Israel lobby. |
| Allen, Ben | 2015 | $500 | California State Senator Ben Allen has a documented relationship with pro-Israel advocacy through his leadership of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, which actively sponsors pro-Israel legislation and initiatives, including efforts to strengthen ties with Israel. |