Your monthly support provides voters the knowledge they need to make confident decisions at the polls. Donate today.
E & J Gallo Winery
From Ballotpedia
This article is outside of Ballotpedia's coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. If you would like to help our coverage scope grow, consider donating to Ballotpedia. E. & J. Gallo Winery was founded in 1933 by Ernest Gallo and Julio Gallo in Modesto, California. E. & J. Gallo Winery is the largest exporter of California wines. The company has been pivotal in establishing Sonoma County as one of the premier wine growing regions in the world.
The winery is family-owned, and has been an active contributor to political causes, including ballot measures in California.
Ballot measure campaign donations by Gallo Winery
| Year | Ballot measure | Description | Gallo's position | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Proposition 93 | Extend term limits | Supported | $100,000[1] |
| 2000 | Proposition 12 | $2.1 billion bond | Supported | $100,000 |
| 1998 | Proposition 8 | Education | Supported | $100,000[2] |
Footnotes
