CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE
$1.42M
2025-2026 cycle
CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE is a political services vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE was paid $1.42M across 895 client committees.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 11, 2000 → Aug 5, 2026
- spans 26.6 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 2,070
- Schedule B rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 895
- 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.
Sep 2025
Aug 2026
$236K
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.
No buyer activity in this window.
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 940569 940569 |
$200 | 1 |
| LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF SACRAMENTO COUNTY 1363264 |
$200 | 1 |
| 782630 782630 |
$200 | 2 |
| MICHELIN FOR SENATE 2024 1461672 |
$100 | 1 |
| WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BUFFY 1477654 |
$60 | 1 |
| DENTAQUEST PAC-TN-C "TN PAC" 1408990 |
$50 | 1 |
| DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP 2024 1468465 |
$50 | 1 |
| PASS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB 1241708 |
$50 | 1 |
| CAIR ACTION PAC CALIFORNIA 1479907 |
$50 | 1 |
| NEXTGENSD 1483508 |
$50 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1482531 |
$10,185 | 2 |
| RAB FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAJI 1469628 |
$6,387 | 4 |
| ROBINSON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAMSEY 1481346 |
$6,250 | 5 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$4,939 | 2 |
| VARGAS FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; LALO 1481352 |
$3,723 | 1 |
| HERNANDEZ, MELISSA CA · House DEM |
$3,480 | 2 |
| LARA FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; FRANK 1481348 |
$2,475 | 1 |
| WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BUFFY 1477654 |
$1,457 | 3 |
| KESSLER FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1483111 |
$1,350 | 1 |
| HURTADO FOR STATE SENATE 2026; ESMERALDA 1484776 |
$1,258 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SIMON, LATEEFAH CA · House DEM |
$17,476 | 2 |
| BABB TOMLINSON, LAUREN CA · House DEM |
$13,961 | 2 |
| KELLMAN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; JANELLE 1461592 |
$12,174 | 4 |
| WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1482531 |
$10,185 | 2 |
| HERNANDEZ, MELISSA CA · House DEM |
$6,960 | 4 |
| MUSGROVE FOR SENATE 2026 1477630 |
$6,724 | 2 |
| RAB FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAJI 1469628 |
$6,387 | 4 |
| ROBINSON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAMSEY 1481346 |
$6,250 | 5 |
| HERMS FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1482256 |
$6,194 | 2 |
| THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026; TONY 1461509 |
$6,075 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SIMON, LATEEFAH CA · House DEM |
$17,476 | 2 |
| KELLMAN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; JANELLE 1461592 |
$15,234 | 5 |
| BABB TOMLINSON, LAUREN CA · House DEM |
$13,961 | 2 |
| WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1482531 |
$10,185 | 2 |
| HERNANDEZ, MELISSA CA · House DEM |
$6,960 | 4 |
| MUSGROVE FOR SENATE 2026 1477630 |
$6,724 | 2 |
| RAB FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAJI 1469628 |
$6,387 | 4 |
| ROBINSON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAMSEY 1481346 |
$6,250 | 5 |
| HERMS FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1482256 |
$6,244 | 3 |
| THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026; TONY 1461509 |
$6,075 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SIMON, LATEEFAH CA · House DEM |
$17,476 | 2 |
| KELLMAN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; JANELLE 1461592 |
$15,234 | 5 |
| BABB TOMLINSON, LAUREN CA · House DEM |
$13,961 | 2 |
| WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1482531 |
$10,185 | 2 |
| HERNANDEZ, MELISSA CA · House DEM |
$6,960 | 4 |
| MUSGROVE FOR SENATE 2026 1477630 |
$6,724 | 2 |
| RAB FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAJI 1469628 |
$6,387 | 4 |
| ROBINSON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; RAMSEY 1481346 |
$6,250 | 5 |
| HERMS FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1482256 |
$6,244 | 3 |
| THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026; TONY 1461509 |
$6,075 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 75%
R · 25%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $392,571 | 27.57% |
| Republican | $130,995 | 9.20% |
| Non-partisan | $900,439 | 63.23% |
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 | $7K | 37 | 871697 24% | Fundraising 51% | $7K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $6K | 9 | WENDY CARRILLO FOR CONGRESS 29% | Fundraising 63% | $6K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $3K | 7 | MC CALLISTER FOR JUDGE 2016… 47% | Admin & Office 47% | $10K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $400 | 2 | PENINSULA DEMOCRATIC COALIT… 50% | Fundraising 50% | $6K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $9K | 27 | 822709 27% | Other / Unclassified 56% | $19K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $4K | 1 | EXPERIAN NORTH AMERICA, INC… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $10K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $6K | 26 | EXPERIAN NORTH AMERICA STAT… 65% | Fundraising 70% | $25K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $4K | 6 | WELLSTONE DEMOCRATIC RENEWA… 92% | Other / Unclassified 92% | $14K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $118K | 108 | FEINSTEIN FOR SENATE 2024 8% | Fundraising 66% | $133K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $36K | 31 | FERREIRA FOR LT GOV 2018; T… 17% | Fundraising 49% | $169K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $26K | 22 | FEINSTEIN FOR SENATE 2024 24% | Fundraising 71% | $194K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $5K | 43 | AERY FOR ASSEMBLY DISTRICT … 27% | Other / Unclassified 61% | $200K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $5K | 32 | 741921 34% | Fundraising 36% | $204K | -29% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $395 | 6 | EXPERIAN NORTH AMERICA, INC… 29% | Fundraising 100% | $395 | -93% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $2K | 5 | SHELLENBERGER FOR GOVERNOR … 51% | Legal & Compliance 51% | $206K | -41% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $5K | 17 | SINGLETON FOR STATE ASSEMBL… 28% | Other / Unclassified 51% | $211K | -44% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $15K | 37 | 741666 36% | Other / Unclassified 78% | $226K | +164% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $64K | 43 | CARBAJAL, SALUD O. 3% | Fundraising 79% | $64K | +1355% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $7K | 42 | WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BU… 17% | Other / Unclassified 69% | $71K | -95% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $805 | 4 | 811596 60% | Fundraising 100% | $71K | -98% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $19K | 16 | COLLINS, JOE E III 91% | Fundraising 94% | $91K | -25% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $2K | 28 | CALIFORNIA FUTURE FUND PAC … 15% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $92K | -68% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $5K | 35 | 741618 22% | Other / Unclassified 38% | $98K | +12% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $1K | 8 | WOMEN FOR AMERICAN VALUES A… 68% | Fundraising 100% | $1K | +259% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $2K | 4 | 921909 74% | Legal & Compliance 74% | $100K | +1% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $90 | 2 | RYAN LLC POLITICAL ACTION C… 56% | Fundraising 100% | $2K | — |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $24K | 17 | FAULCONER FOR GOVERNOR 2021 44% | Other / Unclassified 81% | $124K | +356% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $2K | 22 | UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL … 26% | Other / Unclassified 80% | $126K | -85% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $550 | 5 | DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF CENTRAL … 36% | Fundraising 64% | $2K | -99% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $119K | 101 | SCHAEFER FOR STATE BOARD OF… 7% | Fundraising 53% | $122K | +1737% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $16K | 23 | MURPHY FOR STATE BOARD OF E… 20% | Fundraising 49% | $137K | +1836% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $13K | 23 | LIEBER FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZ… 46% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $150K | -32% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $8K | 47 | WELLS FOR CONTROLLER 2022; … 20% | Other / Unclassified 41% | $159K | +393% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $3K | 26 | RISING ELECTORATE PAC (FED … 31% | Fundraising 45% | $162K | -42% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $200 | 4 | KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. PAC 25% | Fundraising 75% | $200 | -86% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $2K | 4 | 921909 88% | Legal & Compliance 88% | $163K | -12% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $1K | 2 | RISING ELECTORATE PAC 66% | Fundraising 66% | $2K | +1511% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $2K | 13 | RISING ELECTORATE PAC (FED … 44% | Other / Unclassified 91% | $166K | -91% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $4K | 2 | 314 ACTION VICTORY FUND 99% | Legal & Compliance 99% | $6K | — |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $7K | 34 | YIU FOR STATE SENATE 2024; … 17% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $173K | +228% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $140K | 63 | CISNEROS, GILBERT 16% | Fundraising 79% | $146K | +25347% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $35K | 53 | 900161 16% | Other / Unclassified 34% | $181K | -71% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $7K | 7 | 910164 58% | Fundraising 58% | $189K | -53% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $5K | 17 | 870129 35% | Other / Unclassified 40% | $194K | -59% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $3K | 36 | 741886 24% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $197K | -60% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $6K | 33 | 744558 28% | Other / Unclassified 64% | $203K | +79% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $100 | 2 | RYAN LLC POLITICAL ACTION C… 50% | Fundraising 100% | $100 | -50% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $2K | 6 | DEMOCRATS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 54% | Legal & Compliance 80% | $205K | +35% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $4K | 4 | REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MERCED … 57% | Legal & Compliance 72% | $4K | +178% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $14K | 26 | 790420 24% | Other / Unclassified 76% | $219K | +568% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $370 | 1 | STANISLAUS REPUBLICAN CENTR… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $5K | -92% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $4K | 34 | 981859 46% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $223K | -45% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $2K | 8 | STANISLAUS REPUBLICAN CENTR… 72% | Legal & Compliance 83% | $6K | -99% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $179K | 109 | SIMON, LATEEFAH 10% | Fundraising 12% | $186K | +411% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $47K | 43 | WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISS… 21% | Other / Unclassified 21% | $233K | +543% |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $1K | 17 | LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF SACRAM… 15% | Admin & Office 22% | $235K | -75% |
Revenue by service category
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Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other / Unclassified | $554,739 | 903 | $614 | 43.8% | 741666 12% | 5mo ago |
| Fundraising | $534,384 | 820 | $652 | 42.2% | CISNEROS, GILBERT 4% | 5mo ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $153,534 | 158 | $972 | 12.1% | COURAGEOUS LEADERS 4% | 2mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $9,935 | 10 | $993 | 0.8% | ROBINSON FOR GOVERNOR 2026;… 60% | 4mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $8,400 | 21 | $400 | 0.7% | MC CALLISTER FOR JUDGE 2016… 30% | 2mo ago |
| Travel & Events | $3,777 | 4 | $944 | 0.3% | HOULAHAN, STEPHEN WILLIAM 45% | 9mo ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $1,740 | 1 | $2K | 0.1% | WOOD, MARISA 100% | 2y ago |
| Media | $1,250 | 25 | $50 | 0.1% | PURPOSE FINANCIAL PAC 28% | 9mo ago |
| Software & Tech | $525 | 7 | $75 | 0.0% | DEMOCRACY THROUGH VOTING 38% | 4mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$1,152 | 21 | $-55 | -0.1% | BANK OF AMERICA STATE AND F… 0% | 6mo ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
110
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$379,797 · 27% of revenue
119
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$209,826 · 15% of revenue
658
One-time clients 1 cycle
$834,383 · 59% of revenue
Top 20 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 741666 | 11 | $87,963 | 62 | 2004-01-12 | 2026-03-04 |
| KELLMAN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; JANELLE | 3 | $15,334 | 7 | 2023-07-24 | 2026-04-12 |
| 822709 | 6 | $14,920 | 19 | 2007-01-31 | 2019-07-10 |
| LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF SACRAMENTO COUNTY | 3 | $12,280 | 6 | 2014-11-03 | 2026-07-24 |
| 742270 | 4 | $10,738 | 7 | 2014-08-01 | 2025-12-11 |
| 742088 | 9 | $9,121 | 16 | 2002-07-27 | 2025-03-05 |
| 921909 | 3 | $8,790 | 8 | 2021-05-19 | 2025-08-15 |
| PANETTA, JIMMY | 5 | $8,700 | 5 | 2018-02-28 | 2026-01-14 |
| HARDER, JOSH | 5 | $8,587 | 5 | 2018-03-06 | 2026-02-11 |
| PETERS, SCOTT | 5 | $8,571 | 5 | 2018-02-20 | 2026-02-10 |
| GARAMENDI, JOHN | 5 | $8,551 | 5 | 2018-02-20 | 2026-02-04 |
| BARKLEY, MICHAEL JAMES MR. | 5 | $8,477 | 5 | 2018-02-12 | 2026-02-09 |
| LOFGREN, ZOE | 5 | $8,468 | 5 | 2018-02-20 | 2026-02-17 |
| BERA, AMERISH | 5 | $8,435 | 5 | 2018-02-12 | 2026-01-29 |
| 782630 | 3 | $8,400 | 6 | 2021-07-30 | 2026-07-15 |
| COSTA, JIM | 4 | $6,960 | 4 | 2018-02-15 | 2026-02-23 |
| PELOSI, NANCY | 4 | $6,960 | 4 | 2018-02-07 | 2023-11-20 |
| RUIZ, RAUL DR. | 4 | $6,799 | 4 | 2019-11-13 | 2026-02-11 |
| 742470 | 7 | $6,458 | 13 | 2008-03-20 | 2026-04-21 |
| KHANNA, ROHIT | 4 | $6,123 | 9 | 2019-10-01 | 2026-02-19 |
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 | $1,328,350 | 93.3% | 815 | |
| DC | $70,774 | 5.0% | 24 | |
| TX | $9,055 | 0.6% | 27 | |
| MD | $5,176 | 0.4% | 1 | |
| GA | $3,436 | 0.2% | 1 | |
| FL | $1,939 | 0.1% | 2 | |
| NV | $1,616 | 0.1% | 1 | |
| MA | $910 | 0.1% | 1 | |
| OH | $600 | 0.0% | 2 | |
| VA | $550 | 0.0% | 5 | |
| NY | $530 | 0.0% | 2 | |
| PA | $400 | 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 | 2004-01-12 | 741666 | Other / Unclassified | — | $29,700 |
| Largest all-time | 2023-12-06 | CISNEROS, GILBERT | Fundraising | FILING FEE | $20,400 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-05-24 | 741666 | Other / Unclassified | — | $18,869 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-08-07 | COLLINS, JOE E III | Fundraising | BALLOT STATEMENT FEE | $17,600 |
| Largest all-time | 2026-03-20 | SIMON, LATEEFAH | — | CANDIDATE STATEMENT | $15,930 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-17 | BABB TOMLINSON, LAUREN | — | CANDIDATE STATEMENT | $12,300 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | WOLFF FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 | Other / Unclassified | — | $6,250 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-09 | THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026; TONY | — | — | $6,075 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-17 | KELLMAN FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; JANELLE | — | Candidate Statement fees | $5,625 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BUFFY | — | — | $60 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | GREATER GOLDEN STATE, SPONSORED BY ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR | — | Registration Fee | $50 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | PASS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB | — | — | $50 |
| Recent | 2026-08-05 | 761070 | Legal & Compliance | Filing Fee 2026 | $50 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | ALTAMED ACTION FUND STATE PAC | — | — | $50 |