COSTCO
COSTCO is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle COSTCO was paid $3.29M across 2,543 client committees, of which $113K 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
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$3,178,581 | 12,896 rows | 96.6% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$113,254 | 413 rows | 3.4% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 1, 2000 → Jul 31, 2026
- spans 26.6 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 12,896
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 2,543
- 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.
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.
Top buyers last 1 months · top 2
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$330 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$144 | 2 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$3,033 | 6 |
| ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$2,751 | 7 |
| GOODWIN VIKKI A HONORABLE 00081436 |
$2,019 | 1 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. AZ · House REP |
$1,912 | 2 |
| CHAPIN, DOUG MN · House DEM |
$1,351 | 4 |
| REAGAN, JOSEPH F CO · House DEM |
$1,177 | 1 |
| BLACK LEGACY PAC 1467230 |
$1,141 | 1 |
| MCCARTNEY, RICK AZ · House DEM |
$1,012 | 6 |
| PICKREN JULIE M HONORABLE 00085777 |
$888 | 2 |
| CARTER O KYLER HONORABLE KYLE 00062560 |
$779 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$3,151 | 10 |
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$3,033 | 6 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. AZ · House REP |
$2,867 | 4 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$2,854 | 17 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$2,573 | 25 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$2,051 | 4 |
| GOODWIN VIKKI A HONORABLE 00081436 |
$2,019 | 1 |
| PELTOLA, MARY AK · Senate DEM |
$1,835 | 5 |
| CHAPIN, DOUG MN · House DEM |
$1,758 | 6 |
| 741949 741949 |
$1,698 | 8 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT 1268914 |
$20,304 | 7 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$6,621 | 12 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$6,470 | 66 |
| ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$5,783 | 18 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$5,403 | 31 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HEATH 1477611 |
$4,699 | 3 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. AZ · House REP |
$4,072 | 7 |
| COOPER, ROY NC · Senate DEM |
$3,871 | 14 |
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$3,033 | 6 |
| TEXAS MAJORITY PAC 00087189 |
$3,011 | 9 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT 1268914 |
$34,119 | 9 |
| 741949 741949 |
$8,203 | 15 |
| ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$8,076 | 24 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$8,057 | 51 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$7,739 | 16 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$7,442 | 92 |
| 810163 810163 |
$5,643 | 4 |
| FRIENDS OF PAUL BETTENCOURT 00069338 |
$4,878 | 5 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HEATH 1477611 |
$4,699 | 3 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. AZ · House REP |
$4,335 | 9 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT 1268914 |
$34,915 | 11 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$12,345 | 23 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$10,846 | 67 |
| 741949 741949 |
$9,384 | 19 |
| ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$8,977 | 26 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$8,217 | 113 |
| SALAS, RUDY CA · House DEM |
$7,373 | 12 |
| 810163 810163 |
$6,799 | 5 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. AZ · House REP |
$6,166 | 27 |
| MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER VA · House DEM |
$5,721 | 7 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $360,853 | 10.96% |
| Republican | $333,257 | 10.12% |
| Non-partisan | $2,597,725 | 78.91% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
Money flow through this vendor
Where their ad buys point
IE payers (left) → races the buys targeted (right) · independent-expenditure filings onlyNo activity in the last 1 months.
No activity in the last 3 months.
No activity in the last 6 months.
Outflow is on record for the last 12 months, but no itemized payers are.
Outflow is on record for the last 18 months, but no itemized payers are.
Outflow is on record for the last 24 months, but no itemized payers are.
Cycle-over-cycle trajectory
current cycle earlier election cycle off-cycle year quarterly · 10 years
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $19K | 87 | ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERAT… 31% | Travel & Events 100% | $19K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $4K | 19 | LOUISE SLAUGHTER RE-ELECTIO… 18% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $15K | 83 | ALLEN BROOKE U MRS 11% | Travel & Events 94% | $34K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $3K | 19 | JESSE FOR NEVADA 22% | Travel & Events 100% | $7K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $18K | 105 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 9% | Travel & Events 98% | $52K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $11K | 65 | JAMES THOMPSON FOR KANSAS 11% | Travel & Events 92% | $18K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $25K | 116 | SUDDERTH BONNIE HONORABLE 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $77K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $15K | 78 | PASCRELL, WILLIAM J. JR. 13% | Travel & Events 98% | $33K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $40K | 203 | LGBT CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND 15% | Travel & Events 97% | $73K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $59K | 310 | FAMILIES FOR NATHAN DAHM 6% | Travel & Events 98% | $131K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $61K | 323 | COLORADO REPUBLICAN COMMITT… 8% | Travel & Events 99% | $192K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $81K | 283 | SALAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; RU… 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $273K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $37K | 140 | LGBT CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND 12% | Travel & Events 100% | $310K | +90% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $4K | 13 | WILLIAMS, MICHAEL HOWARD MR. 27% | Travel & Events 95% | $4K | +10% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $13K | 101 | MOORLACH FOR SENATE 2020 7% | Travel & Events 99% | $323K | -11% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $6K | 37 | COLORADO REPUBLICAN COMMITT… 21% | Travel & Events 100% | $10K | +105% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $24K | 120 | ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERAT… 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $347K | +38% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $11K | 55 | COMMITTEE TO ELECT SAM PETE… 14% | Travel & Events 99% | $22K | +3% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $28K | 134 | NEW BRAUNFELS CONSERVATIVES 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $375K | +13% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $21K | 91 | LEVIN, MIKE 16% | Travel & Events 100% | $42K | +38% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $55K | 250 | COMMITTEE TO ELECT SAM PETE… 17% | Travel & Events 100% | $97K | +36% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $27K | 111 | MCGUIRE FOR VIRGINIA 27% | Travel & Events 100% | $124K | -54% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $48K | 192 | COLLINS, JOE E III 23% | Travel & Events 98% | $172K | -22% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $52K | 214 | SALAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2020, RU… 7% | Travel & Events 99% | $223K | -36% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $36K | 105 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 24% | Travel & Events 76% | $259K | -3% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $10K | 14 | FAIRFAX COUNTY REPUBLICAN C… 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $10K | +125% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $22K | 78 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 24% | Travel & Events 77% | $281K | +68% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $12K | 30 | COMMITTEE TO ELECT SAM PETE… 24% | Travel & Events 100% | $22K | +104% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $28K | 85 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 14% | Travel & Events 95% | $309K | +14% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $20K | 42 | SKARLATOS, ALEK 20% | Travel & Events 100% | $42K | +75% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $26K | 90 | 810163 11% | Travel & Events 99% | $334K | -8% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $14K | 46 | MCCORMACK, HOLLY 24% | Travel & Events 100% | $56K | -33% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $35K | 175 | NATHAN DAHM FOR US SENATE 11% | Travel & Events 97% | $91K | -36% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $64K | 276 | NATHAN DAHM FOR US SENATE 8% | Travel & Events 94% | $155K | +138% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $58K | 300 | CISCOMANI, JUAN 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $213K | +21% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $63K | 278 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $276K | +22% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $36K | 124 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 25% | Travel & Events 75% | $311K | -0% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $6K | 30 | TADDEO, ANNETTE 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $6K | -35% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $38K | 123 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 29% | Travel & Events 69% | $350K | +72% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $3K | 22 | SARE, DIANE WILSON MS 19% | Travel & Events 95% | $9K | -75% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $27K | 133 | NEWMAN FOR SENATE 2024; JOSH 6% | Travel & Events 95% | $377K | -2% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $9K | 49 | DANIELS, SHAMAINE MS 8% | Travel & Events 99% | $19K | -53% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $38K | 156 | MATHEWS DANIEL K MR 14% | Travel & Events 97% | $415K | +49% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $22K | 80 | MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $41K | +61% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $49K | 248 | NAZARIAN FOR CITY COUNCIL 2… 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $89K | +38% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $67K | 268 | AMERICA GREAT PAC 23% | Travel & Events 100% | $156K | +3% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $72K | 329 | SALAS, RUDY 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $228K | +25% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $74K | 292 | SALAS, RUDY 5% | Travel & Events 96% | $302K | +18% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $34K | 147 | 741949 16% | Travel & Events 96% | $336K | -5% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $13K | 42 | CURTIS, JOHN 22% | Travel & Events 54% | $13K | +104% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $40K | 111 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 34% | Travel & Events 63% | $376K | +5% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $12K | 54 | SISKIYOU COUNTY REPUBLICAN … 23% | Travel & Events 59% | $25K | +300% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $24K | 121 | 810163 10% | Travel & Events 90% | $400K | -11% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $18K | 81 | OSBORN, DAN 12% | Admin & Office 56% | $43K | +96% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $74K | 203 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 28% | Travel & Events 75% | $474K | +92% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $27K | 101 | MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER 11% | Admin & Office 61% | $70K | +21% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $57K | 276 | ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERAT… 5% | Travel & Events 41% | $127K | +17% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $80K | 371 | EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. 4% | Travel & Events 12% | $207K | +20% |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $5K | 26 | ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERAT… 58% | Travel & Events 9% | $211K | -93% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $2,913,115 | 11,986 | $243 | 94.5% | LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEDERATI… 3% | 4w ago |
| Admin & Office | $102,389 | 289 | $354 | 3.3% | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 35% | 2mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $34,673 | 24 | $1K | 1.1% | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCO… 92% | 4mo ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $24,757 | 98 | $253 | 0.8% | BENOIT FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 9% | 3mo ago |
| Fundraising | $5,873 | 30 | $196 | 0.2% | CERVANTES, LYNDON 17% | 5mo ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $1,155 | 12 | $96 | 0.0% | HUERTA STATE PAC 60% | 2mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $393 | 3 | $131 | 0.0% | FLORES AIDA S HONORABLE 75% | 10mo ago |
| Digital | $335 | 2 | $167 | 0.0% | ARLINGTON POLICE ASSN PAC 94% | 8mo ago |
| Strategy & Research | $173 | 2 | $87 | 0.0% | SANTA CLARITA VALLEY DEMOCR… 100% | 2mo ago |
| Software & Tech | $146 | 1 | $146 | 0.0% | SCHEFFLER, MARK CHRISTOPHER 100% | 5mo ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $30 | 1 | $30 | 0.0% | WU EUGENE Y HONORABLE GENE 100% | 13y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT | 3 | $80,579 | 69 | 2021-01-06 | 2025-11-13 |
| ORANGE COUNTY LABOR FEDERATION AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) | 9 | $46,446 | 102 | 2010-10-21 | 2026-07-25 |
| TEXANS FOR JOE STRAUS | 8 | $36,854 | 109 | 2009-02-02 | 2022-10-26 |
| 742204 | 7 | $24,150 | 58 | 2002-02-06 | 2023-01-27 |
| AMERICA GREAT PAC | 3 | $22,865 | 14 | 2020-09-09 | 2024-06-28 |
| AUSTIN REPUBLICAN WOMEN PAC FUND | 10 | $22,756 | 57 | 2006-10-16 | 2025-04-21 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM | 3 | $22,129 | 49 | 2022-08-13 | 2026-05-26 |
| FRIENDS OF PAUL BETTENCOURT | 7 | $20,979 | 60 | 2015-06-25 | 2026-05-12 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 5 | $20,253 | 41 | 2017-07-31 | 2025-09-15 |
| RODRIGUEZ JOSE ROBERTO HONORABLE | 7 | $18,695 | 85 | 2009-11-07 | 2020-03-05 |
| TURNER CHRISTOPHER G HONORABLE CHRIS | 8 | $18,588 | 109 | 2008-02-15 | 2022-12-19 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA | 4 | $17,073 | 112 | 2020-07-07 | 2026-06-24 |
| 810163 | 8 | $16,447 | 23 | 2000-01-27 | 2026-05-06 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE | 5 | $15,814 | 266 | 2018-10-11 | 2026-06-29 |
| NGUYEN FOR SENATE 2018; JANET | 3 | $15,643 | 41 | 2015-03-06 | 2019-04-10 |
| 741949 | 7 | $14,531 | 33 | 2000-10-16 | 2026-06-30 |
| HARDIN BEN HONORABLE | 7 | $14,441 | 127 | 2012-02-01 | 2024-04-30 |
| VAN DE PUTTE LETICIA HONORABLE | 7 | $13,955 | 131 | 2003-12-30 | 2014-12-21 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. | 5 | $13,590 | 57 | 2018-09-17 | 2026-06-15 |
| 741906 | 7 | $12,762 | 44 | 2007-01-30 | 2019-08-24 |
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 | $1,686,867 | 57.9% | 1,115 | |
| TX | $894,698 | 30.7% | 923 | |
| AZ | $46,777 | 1.6% | 30 | |
| NV | $41,200 | 1.4% | 18 | |
| DC | $39,516 | 1.4% | 21 | |
| VA | $38,899 | 1.3% | 29 | |
| WA | $37,445 | 1.3% | 31 | |
| MI | $35,530 | 1.2% | 30 | |
| CO | $26,953 | 0.9% | 18 | |
| PA | $24,086 | 0.8% | 16 | |
| IL | $22,152 | 0.8% | 21 | |
| UT | $21,663 | 0.7% | 14 |
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 | 2012-09-07 | GREENLINING ACTION FUND FOR YES ON PROPOSITION 33, WITH MAJOR FUNDING PROVIDED BY MERCURY INSURANCE CHAIRMAN GEORGE JOSEPH | Travel & Events | — | $23,624 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-11-13 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT | Admin & Office | MAILING SUPPLIES | $13,593 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-07-27 | COLLINS, JOE E III | Travel & Events | SECURITY EQUIPMENT | $9,922 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-06-30 | SAN DIEGO CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT | Print & Mail | MAILING SUPPLIES | $8,098 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-03-29 | LGBT CAUCUS LEADERSHIP FUND | Travel & Events | — | $5,975 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-06-20 | SISKIYOU COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE (FEDERAL) | Travel & Events | EVENT CATERING | $2,817 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-01-07 | CURTIS, JOHN | Travel & Events | FOOD AND BEVERAGES | $2,756 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-10-24 | MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER | Admin & Office | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $2,256 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-06-02 | GOODWIN VIKKI A HONORABLE | — | Office equipment | $2,019 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-01-10 | NEHLS, TROY | Admin & Office | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $1,946 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA | — | — | $162 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA | — | — | $148 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel | $89 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel | $55 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA | — | — | $20 |