COSTCO
COSTCO is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle COSTCO was paid $3.31M across 2,557 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 |
$3,201,612 | 12,981 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 → Sep 8, 2026
- spans 26.7 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 12,981
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 2,557
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH DESERT PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS 1428226 |
$274 | 1 |
| DEPUTY SHERIFF S ASSOCIATION OF BEXAR COUNTY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015992 |
$17 | 1 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$4,827 | 5 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$2,751 | 7 |
| LITTLE, MATT MN · House DEM |
$1,205 | 2 |
| EL-SAYED, ABDUL MI · Senate DEM |
$1,066 | 6 |
| ALFORD, MARK MO · House REP |
$1,039 | 2 |
| BERG, KAELA JO MN · House DEM |
$990 | 2 |
| DESJARLAIS, SCOTT HON. TN · House REP |
$693 | 1 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$683 | 4 |
| LEE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; ALEX 1476921 |
$623 | 1 |
| MCCARTNEY, RICK AZ · House DEM |
$615 | 4 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$6,175 | 9 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$3,151 | 10 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. AZ · House REP |
$2,867 | 4 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$2,805 | 17 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$2,282 | 22 |
| EL-SAYED, ABDUL MI · Senate DEM |
$2,064 | 12 |
| GOODWIN VIKKI A HONORABLE 00081436 |
$2,019 | 1 |
| ALFORD, MARK MO · House REP |
$1,802 | 3 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$1,762 | 3 |
| CHAPIN, DOUG MN · House DEM |
$1,758 | 6 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| REFORM SAN DIEGO 1268914 |
$20,304 | 7 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$6,415 | 11 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$6,317 | 63 |
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$6,175 | 9 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$5,783 | 18 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$5,715 | 33 |
| EL-SAYED, ABDUL MI · Senate DEM |
$4,918 | 26 |
| 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 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| REFORM SAN DIEGO 1268914 |
$34,119 | 9 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$8,141 | 51 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$8,076 | 24 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$7,739 | 16 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$7,257 | 87 |
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$6,984 | 10 |
| 810163 810163 |
$5,643 | 4 |
| EL-SAYED, ABDUL MI · Senate DEM |
$5,280 | 28 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| REFORM SAN DIEGO 1268914 |
$34,915 | 11 |
| COOPER FOR SHERIFF 2026; JIM 1449924 |
$12,345 | 23 |
| TLAIB, RASHIDA MI · House DEM |
$10,818 | 67 |
| 741949 741949 |
$9,384 | 19 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$8,977 | 26 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE 00042411 |
$8,217 | 113 |
| EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. MN · House REP |
$6,984 | 10 |
| 810163 810163 |
$6,799 | 5 |
| SCHWEIKERT, DAVID S. AZ · House REP |
$5,988 | 25 |
| MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER VA · House DEM |
$5,721 | 7 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $368,845 | 11.13% |
| Republican | $339,966 | 10.26% |
| Non-partisan | $2,605,657 | 78.61% |
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 | $20K | 89 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF… 30% | Travel & Events 95% | $20K | — |
| 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% | $35K | — |
| 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% | $53K | — |
| 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% | $78K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $15K | 78 | PASCRELL, WILLIAM J. JR. 13% | Travel & Events 98% | $33K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $40K | 204 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TR… 15% | Travel & Events 97% | $73K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $59K | 310 | FAMILIES FOR NATHAN DAHM 6% | Travel & Events 98% | $132K | — |
| 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 | 141 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TR… 12% | Travel & Events 100% | $311K | +84% |
| 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% | $324K | -11% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $6K | 37 | COLORADO REPUBLICAN COMMITT… 21% | Travel & Events 100% | $10K | +105% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $24K | 120 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF… 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $348K | +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% | $376K | +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 | REFORM SAN DIEGO 24% | Travel & Events 76% | $259K | -5% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $10K | 14 | FAIRFAX COUNTY REPUBLICAN C… 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $10K | +125% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $22K | 78 | REFORM SAN DIEGO 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 | $65K | 277 | NATHAN DAHM FOR US SENATE 8% | Travel & Events 94% | $155K | +139% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $58K | 300 | CISCOMANI, JUAN 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $213K | +21% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $63K | 278 | REFORM SAN DIEGO 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $276K | +22% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $36K | 125 | REFORM SAN DIEGO 25% | Travel & Events 75% | $312K | +0% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $6K | 30 | TADDEO, ANNETTE 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $6K | -35% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $39K | 124 | REFORM SAN DIEGO 29% | Travel & Events 69% | $350K | +73% |
| 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% | $416K | +49% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $22K | 80 | MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $41K | +61% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $49K | 249 | NAZARIAN FOR CITY COUNCIL 2… 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $90K | +39% |
| 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% | $229K | +25% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $74K | 292 | SALAS, RUDY 5% | Travel & Events 96% | $303K | +18% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $34K | 147 | 741949 16% | Travel & Events 96% | $337K | -6% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $13K | 42 | CURTIS, JOHN 22% | Travel & Events 54% | $13K | +104% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $40K | 111 | REFORM SAN DIEGO 34% | Travel & Events 63% | $377K | +4% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $12K | 54 | SISKIYOU COUNTY REPUBLICAN … 23% | Travel & Events 59% | $25K | +300% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $24K | 121 | 810163 10% | Travel & Events 90% | $401K | -11% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $18K | 81 | OSBORN, DAN 12% | Admin & Office 56% | $43K | +96% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $74K | 203 | REFORM SAN DIEGO 28% | Travel & Events 75% | $475K | +92% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $27K | 101 | MCCLELLAN, JENNIFER 11% | Admin & Office 61% | $70K | +21% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $57K | 277 | ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF… 5% | Travel & Events 42% | $127K | +16% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $86K | 400 | EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. 4% | Travel & Events 11% | $213K | +29% |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $15K | 65 | EMMER, THOMAS EARL JR. 21% | Travel & Events 5% | $228K | -79% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $2,915,619 | 12,006 | $243 | 94.3% | LOS ANGELES COUNTY FEDERATI… 3% | 1w ago |
| Admin & Office | $103,341 | 295 | $350 | 3.3% | REFORM SAN DIEGO 35% | 3mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $34,673 | 24 | $1K | 1.1% | REFORM SAN DIEGO 92% | 5mo ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $29,049 | 106 | $274 | 0.9% | BENOIT FOR ASSEMBLY 2006 7% | 4mo ago |
| Fundraising | $6,026 | 31 | $194 | 0.2% | CERVANTES, LYNDON 17% | 6mo ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $1,155 | 12 | $96 | 0.0% | HUERTA STATE PAC 60% | 3mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $393 | 3 | $131 | 0.0% | FLORES AIDA S HONORABLE 75% | 11mo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REFORM SAN DIEGO | 3 | $80,579 | 69 | 2021-01-06 | 2025-11-13 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR 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 | $17,386 | 114 | 2020-07-07 | 2026-07-07 |
| 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 | $1,689,358 | 57.7% | 1,119 | |
| TX | $898,529 | 30.7% | 924 | |
| AZ | $46,777 | 1.6% | 30 | |
| NV | $41,200 | 1.4% | 18 | |
| DC | $41,100 | 1.4% | 21 | |
| VA | $39,150 | 1.3% | 29 | |
| MI | $38,618 | 1.3% | 30 | |
| WA | $38,365 | 1.3% | 33 | |
| CO | $26,953 | 0.9% | 18 | |
| PA | $24,086 | 0.8% | 16 | |
| MN | $23,995 | 0.8% | 18 | |
| IL | $22,152 | 0.8% | 21 |
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 PROPS 33 AND 38 | Travel & Events | — | $23,624 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-11-13 | REFORM SAN DIEGO | 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 | REFORM SAN DIEGO | Print & Mail | MAILING SUPPLIES | $8,098 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-03-29 | LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER (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 | 2026-09-08 | HIGH DESERT PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS | Travel & Events | Materials for events | $274 |
| Recent | 2026-08-10 | WHALEN, JEROMIE PATRICK DR. | — | SNACKS FOR OFFICE | $229 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel | $89 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA | — | — | $20 |
| Recent | 2026-08-25 | DEPUTY SHERIFF S ASSOCIATION OF BEXAR COUNTY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | — | Pac Meeting | $17 |