California Democrat Sam Liccardo raised nearly $1.5 million in his first quarter as a member of Congress, according to a source familiar with the Liccardo camp — a hefty sum for a freshman lawmaker.
Additionally, Liccardo, the former mayor of San Jose, transferred $110,000 to Democratic frontline members, the source told NOTUS. The transfers not only aid Democrats in their efforts to take back the majority next cycle but also help boost Liccardo’s profile with his new colleagues.
“Sam knows that regaining the majority will take fresh ideas, hard work and resources. That’s why he’s already given $110,000 to frontline members who will be the majority makers in 2026,” the source said.
Liccardo’s fundraising total was $1.46 million.
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Before seeking public office, Liccardo served as a prosecutor at the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and later as a federal prosecutor in southern California.
He launched his congressional bid after twice being elected as San Jose’s mayor and leading the California Big City Mayors coalition for two years. Term limits prevented him from running again.
Not long into his term, Liccardo introduced legislation seeking to bar President Donald Trump and other public officials from hawking crypto ventures and other assets while in office.
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Reese Gorman is a reporter at NOTUS. Mark Alfred is a NOTUS reporter and an Allbritton Journalism Institute fellow.
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