CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
$508.59M
2025-2026 cycle
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY was paid $508.59M across 1,191 client committees, of which $96.35M 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
$508.59M
=
$412.24M
(Schedule B)
+
$96.35M
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$412,238,233 | 15,199 rows | 81.1% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$96,348,441 | 3,304 rows | 18.9% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Dec 6, 1999 → Jun 1, 2026
- spans 26.5 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 15,199
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 1,191
- 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
$32.52M
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 6
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$309,919 | 27 |
| 743501 743501 |
$100,000 | 1 |
| ELHAWARY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SADE 1476905 |
$49,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH FACILITIES GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC 1233935 |
$17,500 | 2 |
| 902770 902770 |
$15,000 | 1 |
| ACTBLUE CALIFORNIA 1287846 |
$135 | 3 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$4,529,659 | 114 |
| 890106 890106 |
$850,000 | 2 |
| 742617 742617 |
$210,000 | 3 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC/UHCP PAC) 1295768 |
$205,000 | 3 |
| 780657 780657 |
$195,000 | 2 |
| 822501 822501 |
$195,000 | 2 |
| DIGNITY CA SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION SEIU LOCAL 2015 1357256 |
$140,000 | 1 |
| UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA ACTION FUND 1302384 |
$105,000 | 2 |
| DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF CALIFORNIA 1018392 |
$103,500 | 2 |
| 743501 743501 |
$100,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$13,628,237 | 419 |
| 890106 890106 |
$875,000 | 3 |
| DIGNITY CA SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION SEIU LOCAL 2015 1357256 |
$433,630 | 4 |
| PACE OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL CANDIDATES (FED PAC ID #C00480830) 1325942 |
$320,500 | 4 |
| UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA ACTION FUND 1302384 |
$280,000 | 4 |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 1000 CANDIDATE PAC 1273063 |
$224,785 | 4 |
| 742617 742617 |
$210,000 | 5 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC/UHCP PAC) 1295768 |
$205,000 | 3 |
| BAY AREA LEGISLATIVE LEADERS PAC 1377585 |
$204,500 | 3 |
| CONSUMER ATTORNEYS OF CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE DEFENSE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1275672 |
$200,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$23,411,576 | 662 |
| STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC 1377164 |
$925,000 | 3 |
| 890106 890106 |
$900,000 | 4 |
| DIGNITY CA SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION SEIU LOCAL 2015 1357256 |
$528,865 | 7 |
| PACE OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL CANDIDATES (FED PAC ID #C00480830) 1325942 |
$370,500 | 6 |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 1000 CANDIDATE PAC 1273063 |
$319,785 | 5 |
| UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA ACTION FUND 1302384 |
$280,000 | 4 |
| 742617 742617 |
$275,000 | 7 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC/UHCP PAC) 1295768 |
$255,000 | 4 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LABORERS PAC 1358150 |
$250,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$34,528,906 | 908 |
| 890106 890106 |
$1,475,000 | 8 |
| STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC 1377164 |
$981,000 | 4 |
| PACE OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL CANDIDATES (FED PAC ID #C00480830) 1325942 |
$585,500 | 8 |
| DIGNITY CA SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION SEIU LOCAL 2015 1357256 |
$536,595 | 8 |
| 780657 780657 |
$455,000 | 9 |
| 822501 822501 |
$435,000 | 5 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC/UHCP PAC) 1295768 |
$415,000 | 7 |
| UNITED DOMESTIC WORKERS OF AMERICA ACTION FUND 1302384 |
$381,600 | 6 |
| 742617 742617 |
$370,000 | 8 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$47,068,254 | 1,173 |
| 890106 890106 |
$1,475,000 | 8 |
| STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC 1377164 |
$986,500 | 5 |
| 822501 822501 |
$630,000 | 8 |
| DIGNITY CA SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION SEIU LOCAL 2015 1357256 |
$586,595 | 9 |
| PACE OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL CANDIDATES (FED PAC ID #C00480830) 1325942 |
$585,500 | 8 |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 1000 CANDIDATE PAC 1273063 |
$569,785 | 6 |
| 780657 780657 |
$505,000 | 10 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC/UHCP PAC) 1295768 |
$500,000 | 9 |
| YES ON PROP 2, SPONSORED BY NONPROFIT EDUCATION, LABOR AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS 1473035 |
$500,000 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 100%
R · 0%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $1,310,867 | 0.26% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $507,275,807 | 99.74% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY is also a registered federal committee
$5.47M disbursed
$6.70M raised
Top spending categories (2024–2026 cycles):
Digital $515,066Fundraising $344,168Print & Mail $228,755
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 | $4.16M | 135 | 741666 97% | Travel & Events 88% | $4.16M | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $1K | 5 | BARKLEY, MICHAEL JAMES MR. 39% | Travel & Events 100% | $1K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $2.64M | 171 | 741666 97% | Travel & Events 81% | $6.8M | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $1K | 8 | WATERS, MAXINE MS 27% | Travel & Events 100% | $3K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $1.11M | 127 | 741666 98% | Travel & Events 93% | $7.91M | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $3K | 8 | C00633172 24% | Travel & Events 100% | $6K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $2.32M | 114 | 741666 95% | Travel & Events 80% | $10M | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $3K | 12 | C00634972 14% | Travel & Events 100% | $9K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $5.11M | 299 | 741666 98% | Travel & Events 93% | $5.12M | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $5.52M | 174 | 741666 90% | Travel & Events 83% | $11M | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $7.89M | 153 | 741666 96% | Travel & Events 93% | $19M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $10M | 158 | 741666 96% | Travel & Events 89% | $29M | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $4.18M | 103 | 741666 100% | Travel & Events 93% | $33M | +1% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $211 | 2 | MCNERNEY, JERRY 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $211 | -82% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $3.1M | 214 | 741666 97% | Travel & Events 95% | $36M | +17% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $16K | 16 | BERNIE 2020 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $16K | +992% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $1.74M | 132 | 741666 93% | Travel & Events 83% | $38M | +57% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $10K | 25 | MONTEREY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC … 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $26K | +208% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $5.83M | 206 | 741666 97% | Travel & Events 90% | $44M | +151% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $11K | 13 | BERNIE 2020 78% | Travel & Events 97% | $37K | +213% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $6.17M | 157 | 741666 97% | Travel & Events 87% | $6.21M | +21% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $3.05M | 50 | 741666 97% | Travel & Events 75% | $9.26M | -45% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $7.1M | 157 | 741666 98% | Travel & Events 93% | $16M | -10% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $6.78M | 156 | 741666 98% | Travel & Events 86% | $23M | -34% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $2.08M | 65 | 741666 88% | Travel & Events 89% | $25M | -50% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $700 | 1 | GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS HQ 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $700 | +232% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $6.63M | 199 | 741666 69% | Travel & Events 95% | $32M | +114% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $1K | 3 | CHU, JUDY 74% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | -94% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $9.9M | 202 | 741666 73% | Travel & Events 98% | $42M | +469% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $5K | 9 | MONTEREY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC … 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $7K | -50% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $2.86M | 114 | 741666 77% | Travel & Events 86% | $45M | -51% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $1K | 4 | C00786087 25% | Travel & Events 100% | $8K | -87% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $6.42M | 291 | 741666 69% | Travel & Events 96% | $6.43M | +4% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $5.92M | 154 | 741666 66% | Travel & Events 96% | $12M | +94% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $9.13M | 153 | 741666 82% | Travel & Events 97% | $21M | +29% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $9.47M | 223 | 741666 65% | Travel & Events 97% | $31M | +40% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $7.28M | 139 | 741666 72% | Travel & Events 95% | $38M | +250% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $4K | 1 | KHANNA, ROHIT 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | +400% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $6.97M | 304 | 741666 64% | Travel & Events 93% | $45M | +5% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $35K | 11 | LEE, BARBARA 35% | Travel & Events 100% | $38K | +3285% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $3.08M | 214 | 741666 65% | Travel & Events 82% | $48M | -69% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $18K | 26 | SCHIFF, ADAM 28% | Travel & Events 100% | $56K | +240% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $5.59M | 314 | 741666 74% | Travel & Events 87% | $54M | +95% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $23K | 16 | LEE, BARBARA 76% | Travel & Events 100% | $78K | +1508% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $10M | 206 | 741666 78% | Travel & Events 87% | $10M | +57% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $4.64M | 184 | 741666 65% | Travel & Events 94% | $15M | -22% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $10M | 265 | 741666 68% | Travel & Events 98% | $25M | +11% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $7.24M | 155 | 741666 73% | Travel & Events 86% | $32M | -24% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $9.7M | 125 | 741666 80% | Travel & Events 87% | $42M | +33% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $5.33M | 320 | 741666 76% | Travel & Events 86% | $47M | -23% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $5K | 4 | PADILLA, ALEX 73% | Fundraising 84% | $5K | -86% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $6.83M | 160 | 741666 75% | Travel & Events 84% | $54M | +122% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $15K | 10 | DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF SOUTH C… 63% | Travel & Events 63% | $20K | -14% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $11M | 364 | 741666 61% | Travel & Events 94% | $65M | +96% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $6K | 13 | DENNEY, AUDREY 16% | Fundraising 32% | $26K | -72% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $12M | 446 | 741666 71% | Travel & Events 89% | $12M | +22% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $3.72M | 127 | 741666 64% | Travel & Events 68% | $16M | -20% |
Revenue by service category
Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $362,404,929 | 14,027 | $26K | 88.8% | 741666 80% | 5w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $32,412,025 | 777 | $42K | 7.9% | 741666 93% | 3mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $11,731,603 | 58 | $202K | 2.9% | 741666 100% | 3mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $861,950 | 112 | $8K | 0.2% | 741666 64% | 2w ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $585,222 | 8 | $73K | 0.1% | 741666 97% | 5y ago |
| Print & Mail | $49,414 | 6 | $8K | 0.0% | 741666 98% | 9y ago |
| Fundraising | $30,312 | 23 | $1K | 0.0% | 746189 58% | 5mo ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $16,770 | 27 | $621 | 0.0% | 761414 15% | 5mo ago |
| Strategy & Research | $9,300 | 7 | $1K | 0.0% | 741666 95% | 10mo ago |
| Software & Tech | $1,296 | 3 | $432 | 0.0% | CHAN, CONNIE 39% | 5mo ago |
| Digital | $600 | 2 | $300 | 0.0% | DIXIT, ANUJ 83% | 11mo ago |
| Media | $500 | 1 | $500 | 0.0% | 741666 100% | 26y ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $449 | 1 | $449 | 0.0% | C00634014 100% | 7y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
131
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$373,949,281 · 91% of revenue
305
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$23,621,896 · 6% of revenue
755
One-time clients 1 cycle
$14,667,056 · 4% of revenue
Top 20 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 741666 | 14 | $337,165,873 | 11,101 | 2000-01-03 | 2026-06-01 |
| 822501 | 13 | $5,055,885 | 85 | 2003-03-25 | 2026-03-23 |
| 890106 | 4 | $3,675,000 | 18 | 2021-04-27 | 2026-04-16 |
| CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY | 12 | $1,991,839 | 132 | 2005-10-24 | 2026-04-23 |
| 902202 | 6 | $1,668,600 | 41 | 2000-10-16 | 2010-09-28 |
| DIGNITY CA SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION SEIU LOCAL 2015 | 4 | $1,614,895 | 20 | 2021-04-20 | 2026-04-06 |
| 743501 | 4 | $1,434,000 | 12 | 2021-09-09 | 2026-05-15 |
| 74166 | 10 | $1,177,720 | 49 | 2002-01-09 | 2023-10-02 |
| 744058 | 3 | $1,008,716 | 40 | 2021-04-16 | 2025-05-02 |
| PACE OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL CANDIDATES (FED PAC ID #C00480830) | 3 | $975,500 | 12 | 2022-03-28 | 2026-03-17 |
| 790318 | 7 | $960,000 | 13 | 2004-04-24 | 2026-02-02 |
| 902770 | 4 | $890,000 | 19 | 2021-09-27 | 2026-05-08 |
| 742617 | 4 | $847,000 | 17 | 2021-06-25 | 2026-04-22 |
| 850007 | 4 | $846,500 | 13 | 2021-05-03 | 2026-04-09 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC/UHCP PAC) | 3 | $840,000 | 13 | 2022-03-30 | 2026-03-24 |
| 860894 | 9 | $786,600 | 29 | 2006-04-20 | 2023-09-19 |
| 761128 | 4 | $745,290 | 15 | 2021-04-08 | 2026-01-07 |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 1000 CANDIDATE PAC | 4 | $702,555 | 11 | 2021-04-14 | 2026-04-03 |
| 780657 | 3 | $699,475 | 14 | 2023-04-21 | 2026-03-17 |
| 870169 | 3 | $562,000 | 4 | 2001-06-27 | 2023-06-09 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $412,044,906 | 100.0% | 1,130 | |
| Unknown | $96,550 | 0.0% | 46 | |
| TX | $33,000 | 0.0% | 2 | |
| DC | $27,576 | 0.0% | 8 | |
| VT | $16,500 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| SC | $9,493 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| PA | $8,191 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| MO | $1,500 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| WA | $516 | 0.0% | 1 |
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 | 2001-01-26 | 741666 | Travel & Events | Contribution | $3,424,914 |
| Largest all-time | 2001-01-31 | 741666 | Other / Unclassified | — | $2,800,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2022-09-23 | 741666 | Travel & Events | — | $2,500,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-10-29 | 741666 | Travel & Events | — | $2,200,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2001-01-31 | 741666 | Other / Unclassified | — | $2,100,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-02 | 741666 | Travel & Events | — | $2,000,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-11 | 890106 | Travel & Events | — | $500,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-11 | 741666 | Travel & Events | — | $500,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-10 | 741666 | Travel & Events | — | $500,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-16 | 890106 | Travel & Events | — | $350,000 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | 741666 | — | — | $3,500 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | 741666 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | 741666 | — | — | $1,500 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | 741666 | — | — | $380 |
| Recent | 2026-06-01 | 741666 | — | — | $200 |