BEST BUY
$4.18M
2025-2026 cycle
BEST BUY is a software & tech vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle BEST BUY was paid $4.18M across 2,573 client committees, of which $36K flowed through Independent Expenditures rather than direct committee payments.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
Source split
$4.18M
=
$4.14M
(Schedule B)
+
$36K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$4,140,937 | 8,765 rows | 99.1% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$36,432 | 121 rows | 0.9% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 6, 2000 → Jun 1, 2026
- spans 26.4 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 8,765
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 2,573
- distinct payers
Part II Activity in selected window
One timeframe control governs all three panels below. Change it once and the trajectory, top buyers, and party breakdown all update together.
Spend trajectory
Monthly spend to this vendor over the last 12 months.
Jul 2025
Jun 2026
$225K
across 12 months
Top buyers
Two views of the same data — diagram and table share the time-window control and the same top-buyers slice. Click "View all buyers in research" to drill in with the matching date range.
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 1 months · top 5
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$597 | 1 |
| VALENCIA FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; AVELINO 1477038 |
$443 | 1 |
| HADDAD VICTOR MR SEBY 00090127 |
$215 | 1 |
| RANDALL DRINDA T MRS 00090737 |
$86 | 1 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015487 |
$66 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$7,511 | 14 |
| LIGON BRETT HONORABLE 00063334 |
$3,857 | 2 |
| WHITE, ROYCE MN · Senate REP |
$3,783 | 4 |
| MASSIE, THOMAS H. KY · House REP |
$1,780 | 3 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$1,454 | 4 |
| TENNEY, CLAUDIA NY · House REP |
$1,181 | 1 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$864 | 1 |
| BAPTISTE, CRYSTAL SHAUNA GA · House REP |
$729 | 1 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$513 | 2 |
| HADDAD VICTOR MR SEBY 00090127 |
$508 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PAC 1377585 |
$25,199 | 1 |
| MASSIE, THOMAS H. KY · House REP |
$7,629 | 9 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$7,511 | 14 |
| A FIGHT WORTH HAVING C00933085 |
$5,559 | 9 |
| WHITE, ROYCE MN · Senate REP |
$4,109 | 5 |
| CRAIG, ANGIE MN · Senate DEM |
$3,891 | 1 |
| LIGON BRETT HONORABLE 00063334 |
$3,857 | 2 |
| LOCKYER FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026 1445566 |
$2,618 | 1 |
| BROWN, SHERROD OH · Senate DEM |
$2,567 | 2 |
| NUECES COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CEC 00055130 |
$2,273 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PAC 1377585 |
$25,199 | 1 |
| MASSIE, THOMAS H. KY · House REP |
$10,306 | 14 |
| FOR THE PEOPLE FUND, YES ON 50 1483675 |
$9,480 | 2 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$7,511 | 14 |
| WHITE, ROYCE MN · Senate REP |
$7,283 | 7 |
| BROWN, SHERROD OH · Senate DEM |
$6,566 | 8 |
| STEUBE, GREG FL · House REP |
$5,745 | 3 |
| A FIGHT WORTH HAVING C00933085 |
$5,559 | 9 |
| KELLY, ROBIN IL · Senate DEM |
$4,581 | 5 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$3,988 | 14 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PAC 1377585 |
$25,199 | 1 |
| WHITE, ROYCE MN · Senate REP |
$11,987 | 8 |
| MASSIE, THOMAS H. KY · House REP |
$10,936 | 17 |
| FOR THE PEOPLE FUND, YES ON 50 1483675 |
$9,480 | 2 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$7,511 | 14 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$6,836 | 32 |
| BROWN, SHERROD OH · Senate DEM |
$6,566 | 8 |
| RIVAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ROBERT 1476818 |
$5,818 | 1 |
| STEUBE, GREG FL · House REP |
$5,745 | 3 |
| WEIL, JOSHUA JOSEPH FL · Senate DEM |
$5,687 | 9 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PAC 1377585 |
$25,199 | 1 |
| MASSIE, THOMAS H. KY · House REP |
$11,998 | 19 |
| WHITE, ROYCE MN · Senate REP |
$11,987 | 8 |
| FOR THE PEOPLE FUND, YES ON 50 1483675 |
$9,480 | 2 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$8,159 | 36 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$7,511 | 14 |
| BROWN, SHERROD OH · Senate DEM |
$6,566 | 8 |
| BORDER HEALTH FEDERAL PAC C00415752 |
$6,341 | 3 |
| SCHOLTEN, HILLARY MI · House DEM |
$6,241 | 3 |
| RIVAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ROBERT 1476818 |
$5,818 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 49%
R · 51%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $388,532 | 9.30% |
| Republican | $399,441 | 9.56% |
| Non-partisan | $3,389,396 | 81.14% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
Cycle-over-cycle trajectory
current cycle earlier election cycle off-cycle year quarterly · 10 years
Per-quarter totals
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $58K | 91 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 12% | Software & Tech 100% | $58K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $16K | 33 | STEWART, CHRIS 18% | Software & Tech 100% | $16K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $18K | 42 | PALOMO REBECCA RAMIREZ HONO… 14% | Software & Tech 100% | $77K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $21K | 36 | C00638692 11% | Software & Tech 100% | $37K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $26K | 58 | FORT WORTH FIREFIGHTERS COM… 23% | Software & Tech 100% | $103K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $25K | 55 | C00501197 12% | Software & Tech 100% | $62K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $32K | 70 | 782560 16% | Software & Tech 100% | $134K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $31K | 78 | MANCHIN, JOE III 8% | Software & Tech 100% | $93K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $83K | 194 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE 28% | Software & Tech 100% | $176K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $96K | 211 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 10% | Software & Tech 100% | $271K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $94K | 231 | C00592048 9% | Software & Tech 100% | $365K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $68K | 165 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 13% | Software & Tech 100% | $433K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $46K | 92 | ASSOCIATED REPUBLICANS OF T… 8% | Software & Tech 100% | $479K | -21% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $8K | 34 | STEUBE, GREG 17% | Software & Tech 100% | $8K | -48% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $22K | 48 | COOL CONSERVATIVES PAC DISS… 41% | Software & Tech 100% | $501K | +19% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $21K | 48 | JORDAN, JAMES D. 14% | Software & Tech 100% | $29K | -2% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $35K | 93 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 15% | Software & Tech 100% | $536K | +36% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $17K | 48 | ALEX MOONEY FOR CONGRESS 14% | Software & Tech 100% | $46K | -32% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $30K | 72 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 25% | Software & Tech 100% | $567K | -5% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $27K | 76 | CHC BOLD PAC 11% | Software & Tech 100% | $72K | -15% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $99K | 218 | COLORADO REPUBLICAN COMMITT… 5% | Software & Tech 100% | $171K | +20% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $44K | 123 | CRENSHAW, DANIEL 7% | Software & Tech 100% | $215K | -54% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $103K | 213 | BORDER HEALTH PAC 6% | Software & Tech 100% | $318K | +10% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $132K | 214 | C00720805 19% | Software & Tech 100% | $450K | +93% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $42K | 80 | BORDER HEALTH PAC 10% | Software & Tech 100% | $492K | -8% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $34K | 58 | COLLINS, JOE E III 20% | Software & Tech 100% | $34K | +309% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $39K | 62 | HUFFINES DONALD B MR DON 35% | Software & Tech 100% | $532K | +79% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $18K | 54 | TEXAS FIRST PAC 14% | Software & Tech 100% | $53K | -11% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $32K | 73 | HUFFINES DONALD B MR DON 13% | Software & Tech 100% | $563K | -10% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $41K | 99 | LUTTRELL, MORGAN JOE 12% | Software & Tech 100% | $93K | +144% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $23K | 60 | MARSHALL JEFFERY W MR 20% | Software & Tech 100% | $587K | -23% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $36K | 95 | C00766832 13% | Software & Tech 100% | $129K | +36% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $73K | 178 | AGODA-KOUSSEMA, KOMI L.T. D… 8% | Software & Tech 100% | $202K | -27% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $67K | 138 | C00763565 12% | Software & Tech 100% | $269K | +52% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $76K | 165 | FLEISCHMANN, CHARLES J 8% | Software & Tech 100% | $344K | -26% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $82K | 153 | PELTOLA, MARY 17% | Software & Tech 100% | $427K | -38% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2024 | $583 | 1 | HUDSON, ANTHONY JASON 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $583 | — |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $26K | 54 | CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A… 16% | Software & Tech 100% | $453K | -37% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $27K | 39 | FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN 23% | Software & Tech 100% | $27K | -22% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $24K | 27 | LAREDO FIRE - PAC 38% | Software & Tech 100% | $477K | -39% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $9K | 25 | FRY, RUSSELL 25% | Software & Tech 100% | $36K | -52% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $26K | 56 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF… 38% | Software & Tech 100% | $503K | -18% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $21K | 48 | FRIENDS OF COLIN ALLRED 2024 18% | Software & Tech 100% | $57K | -49% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $66K | 54 | BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADER… 50% | Software & Tech 100% | $569K | +184% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $25K | 48 | TRONE, DAVID 14% | Software & Tech 100% | $82K | -30% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $44K | 119 | DELARIVA FOR MAYWOOD CITY C… 4% | Software & Tech 100% | $126K | -39% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $31K | 77 | BOYSKO, JENNIFER 8% | Software & Tech 100% | $157K | -53% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $59K | 118 | FIELDS, CLEO 8% | Software & Tech 100% | $216K | -23% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $65K | 96 | SCHOLTEN, HILLARY 10% | Software & Tech 100% | $281K | -21% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $37K | 76 | RIVAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; RO… 16% | Software & Tech 100% | $318K | +41% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $27K | 39 | WHITE, ROYCE 18% | Admin & Office 100% | $27K | -1% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $10K | 31 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF… 19% | Software & Tech 100% | $328K | -59% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $15K | 34 | STEVENS, HALEY 27% | Admin & Office 96% | $42K | +76% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $17K | 45 | HURTADO FOR SENATE 2026; VA… 11% | Software & Tech 89% | $345K | -36% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $29K | 63 | STEUBE, GREG 20% | Admin & Office 83% | $71K | +39% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $37K | 68 | FOR THE PEOPLE FUND, YES ON… 26% | Software & Tech 99% | $381K | -44% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $44K | 80 | HELLFIRE PAC 8% | Admin & Office 95% | $114K | +72% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $85K | 115 | BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADER… 30% | Software & Tech 67% | $199K | +92% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $15K | 31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 49% | Software & Tech 64% | $214K | -51% |
Revenue by service category
Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Tech | $3,988,464 | 8,473 | $471 | 96.6% | BORDER HEALTH PAC 3% | 6w ago |
| Admin & Office | $130,888 | 248 | $528 | 3.2% | WHITE, ROYCE 9% | 2w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $3,222 | 7 | $460 | 0.1% | STAHL, BRIAN 35% | 4mo ago |
| Media | $2,798 | 8 | $350 | 0.1% | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 34% | 8w ago |
| Travel & Events | $900 | 4 | $225 | 0.0% | CROSSWELL, RYAN 32% | 2mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $498 | 2 | $249 | 0.0% | ARIAS FOR STATE BOARD OF EQ… 96% | 4mo ago |
| Fundraising | $465 | 3 | $155 | 0.0% | BURGESS, GREGORY WARREN 100% | 2mo ago |
| Digital | $216 | 1 | $216 | 0.0% | PLUMB, NICHOLAS LEE MR. 100% | 4mo ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
320
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$1,777,210 · 43% of revenue
415
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$811,555 · 20% of revenue
1,833
One-time clients 1 cycle
$1,552,172 · 37% of revenue
Top 20 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORDER HEALTH PAC | 7 | $99,771 | 63 | 2010-08-26 | 2022-01-07 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 6 | $69,600 | 190 | 2017-03-06 | 2026-05-20 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) | 9 | $69,161 | 114 | 2010-10-04 | 2026-04-21 |
| WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | 9 | $34,635 | 17 | 2002-11-07 | 2022-12-10 |
| MILLARD LISA A HONORABLE | 8 | $28,429 | 45 | 2004-12-29 | 2018-05-09 |
| NELSON JANE HONORABLE | 10 | $25,704 | 48 | 2000-10-28 | 2023-10-19 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | 12 | $25,168 | 54 | 2003-01-06 | 2025-07-28 |
| LUCIO JR EDUARDO A HONORABLE EDDIE | 6 | $23,740 | 86 | 2010-08-26 | 2020-11-14 |
| TEXANS FOR JOE STRAUS | 7 | $20,126 | 19 | 2008-12-23 | 2020-07-27 |
| PALOMO REBECCA RAMIREZ HONORABLE BECKIE | 6 | $19,922 | 19 | 2012-11-29 | 2024-08-08 |
| STEUBE, GREG | 5 | $19,761 | 12 | 2018-09-16 | 2025-08-18 |
| 742617 | 4 | $18,568 | 6 | 2013-09-21 | 2018-09-22 |
| FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN | 5 | $18,503 | 11 | 2017-02-06 | 2025-06-03 |
| C00592048 | 3 | $18,296 | 41 | 2017-06-19 | 2022-02-07 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY | 3 | $18,051 | 3 | 2014-04-25 | 2023-03-28 |
| MASSIE, THOMAS H. | 5 | $17,985 | 50 | 2018-05-10 | 2026-03-30 |
| COLORADO REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE | 4 | $17,914 | 27 | 2017-02-27 | 2023-04-06 |
| GUTIERREZ ROLANDO HONORABLE ROLAND | 8 | $17,818 | 43 | 2008-03-10 | 2025-01-15 |
| ZAFFIRINI JUDITH HONORABLE | 10 | $17,687 | 46 | 2000-02-21 | 2020-12-02 |
| BUSH GEORGE P HONORABLE | 3 | $16,532 | 37 | 2013-03-21 | 2021-08-16 |
Geographic concentration
Where this vendor's clients are based — federal committees by state, plus implicit jurisdiction for CA and TX state filers.
| State | Total spend | % of revenue | Clients | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | $1,995,137 | 52.8% | 1,104 | |
| CA | $1,064,255 | 28.2% | 733 | |
| Unknown | $330,628 | 8.7% | 296 | |
| DC | $75,923 | 2.0% | 42 | |
| FL | $68,477 | 1.8% | 23 | |
| NC | $45,882 | 1.2% | 20 | |
| KY | $42,015 | 1.1% | 12 | |
| IL | $36,295 | 1.0% | 30 | |
| MN | $35,780 | 0.9% | 13 | |
| WA | $29,439 | 0.8% | 14 | |
| OH | $28,177 | 0.7% | 14 | |
| VA | $27,330 | 0.7% | 23 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.
| Reason | Date | Filer | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largest all-time | 2023-12-13 | BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PAC | Software & Tech | — | $33,364 |
| Largest all-time | 2026-01-09 | BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PAC | Software & Tech | — | $25,199 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-01-23 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | Software & Tech | purchased 300 shares | $23,446 |
| Largest all-time | 2012-01-01 | YES FOR A HEALTHY CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS WEST | Software & Tech | Office Supplies | $13,361 |
| Largest all-time | 2012-11-04 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) | Software & Tech | — | $13,178 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-08-12 | STEUBE, GREG | Admin & Office | PHONE, DESKTOP COMPUTER & ACCESSORIES | $5,544 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-02-13 | WHITE, ROYCE | Admin & Office | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $4,703 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-09 | CRAIG, ANGIE | Software & Tech | EVENT EQUIPMENT | $3,891 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-12 | LIGON BRETT HONORABLE | Software & Tech | Technology Supplies for Campaign Infrastructure | $3,554 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Admin & Office | Office Supplies | $597 |
| Recent | 2026-05-16 | VALENCIA FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; AVELINO | — | — | $443 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | RANDALL DRINDA T MRS | — | Computer Part | $86 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | — | Longview TREPAC Fest-C | $50 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | — | Longview TREPAC Fest-NC | $16 |