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California State Assemblymember Marc Berman, through his campaign committee ‘MARC BERMAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026’, has documented financial ties to organizations identified as part of the Israel lobby and has engaged in activities consistent with pro-Israel advocacy.
According to data compiled by track-jpac, Marc Berman has received a total of $105,950 in contributions from the Israel lobby. Another analysis from track-jpac specifies $77,550 in direct contributions from the Israel lobby. These direct contributions include funds from the California Jewish PAC, which is described as a “primary vehicle for pro-Israel and Zionist advocacy and political influence within California state government”. Additionally, the California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership PAC, identified as the “political financing arm of a legislative caucus dedicated to promoting pro-Israel legislation, strengthening California-Israel ties, and countering anti-Zionism,” has contributed to Berman’s campaigns.
Marc Berman is a member of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. This caucus has issued statements that have characterized support for a free Palestine as antisemitic and misrepresented pro-Palestine individuals as terrorism supporters. The caucus has also publicly expressed support for Israeli victims of the October 7th attack without similarly acknowledging Palestinian victims. Furthermore, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus is noted for promoting pro-Israel legislation, strengthening California-Israel ties, and working to counter anti-Zionism. Berman is also listed as a sponsor of Assembly Bill 2664, a bill described as part of the “Israel lobby’s 2026 agenda” by one source, and is considered by some to be among lawmakers who are “Israel besties” within the caucus.
| Candidate | Years | Direct Contributions | Behested Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacqui Irwin | 2026 | $500 | $0 |