Six California tribes who formed a political committee are spending even more money on several campaigns.

Team 2006 was funded with an initial donation of more than $3 million. The six tribes have since poured more money into the committee in hopes of electing friendly candidates.

The candidates include Republican Tony Strickland for controller. The tribes have spent $958,480 to support his campaign.

Others who have received support include Republican Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia ($259,267), Republican Sen. Jeff Denham ($494,346) and Democratic Assemblywoman Nicole Parra $422,097)

The members of Team 2006 are the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Pechanga Band of Luise�o Indians, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Soboba Band of Luise�o Indians and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.

Agua Caliente Chairman Richard Milanovich said the tribes could end up spending more than $9 million.

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