EMC RESEARCH
$11.85M
2025-2026 cycle
EMC RESEARCH is a strategy & research vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle EMC RESEARCH was paid $11.85M across 209 client committees, of which $159K 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
$11.85M
=
$11.69M
(Schedule B)
+
$159K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$11,687,195 | 585 rows | 98.7% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$158,500 | 5 rows | 1.3% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Sep 30, 2007 → May 12, 2026
- spans 18.6 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 585
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 209
- 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.
Jun 2025
May 2026
$744K
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 1
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1367043 |
$8,133 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 911819 911819 |
$63,363 | 5 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$45,000 | 1 |
| PULIDO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK 1480471 |
$33,800 | 2 |
| LUCAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ERIC 1480086 |
$23,100 | 1 |
| HADDAD VICTOR MR SEBY 00090127 |
$22,900 | 1 |
| 741666 741666 |
$21,280 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIANS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LOCAL JOBS AND ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, SPONSORED BY HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO 1465492 |
$20,000 | 1 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$17,933 | 2 |
| CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES FOR FAIR GOVERNMENT, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA COMMERCE CLUB 1461436 |
$16,267 | 1 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$16,267 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$81,860 | 4 |
| 911819 911819 |
$63,363 | 5 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$45,000 | 1 |
| NPH ACTION FUND POLITICAL ISSUES COMMITTEE 1387772 |
$35,000 | 1 |
| PULIDO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK 1480471 |
$33,800 | 2 |
| LUCAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ERIC 1480086 |
$23,100 | 1 |
| HADDAD VICTOR MR SEBY 00090127 |
$22,900 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIANS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LOCAL JOBS AND ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, SPONSORED BY HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO 1465492 |
$20,000 | 1 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$17,933 | 2 |
| CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES FOR FAIR GOVERNMENT, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA COMMERCE CLUB 1461436 |
$16,267 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$189,440 | 5 |
| NPH ACTION FUND POLITICAL ISSUES COMMITTEE 1387772 |
$164,700 | 4 |
| 911819 911819 |
$63,363 | 5 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$45,000 | 1 |
| WIENER, SCOTT CA · House DEM |
$38,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ISSUES COMMITTEE 1353866 |
$35,050 | 2 |
| PULIDO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK 1480471 |
$33,800 | 2 |
| LUCAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ERIC 1480086 |
$23,100 | 1 |
| HADDAD VICTOR MR SEBY 00090127 |
$22,900 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIANS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LOCAL JOBS AND ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, SPONSORED BY HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO 1465492 |
$20,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| NPH ACTION FUND POLITICAL ISSUES COMMITTEE 1387772 |
$263,100 | 6 |
| 741666 741666 |
$250,020 | 6 |
| 911819 911819 |
$63,363 | 5 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$45,000 | 1 |
| WIENER, SCOTT CA · House DEM |
$38,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ISSUES COMMITTEE 1353866 |
$35,050 | 2 |
| PULIDO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK 1480471 |
$33,800 | 2 |
| LUCAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ERIC 1480086 |
$23,100 | 1 |
| HADDAD VICTOR MR SEBY 00090127 |
$22,900 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIANS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LOCAL JOBS AND ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, SPONSORED BY HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO 1465492 |
$20,000 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741666 741666 |
$320,520 | 9 |
| NPH ACTION FUND POLITICAL ISSUES COMMITTEE 1387772 |
$263,100 | 6 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$92,919 | 5 |
| WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE FL · House DEM |
$89,850 | 3 |
| 911819 911819 |
$63,363 | 5 |
| GRAY, ADAM C. CA · House DEM |
$61,569 | 5 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ISSUES PAC 1340742 |
$49,700 | 1 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$45,000 | 1 |
| WIENER, SCOTT CA · House DEM |
$38,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ISSUES COMMITTEE 1353866 |
$35,050 | 2 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 100%
R · 0%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $2,046,376 | 17.26% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $9,808,451 | 82.74% |
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 | $5K | 3 | KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 33% | Strategy & Research 100% | $5K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $15K | 2 | C00344051 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $15K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $209K | 11 | C00344051 31% | Strategy & Research 100% | $224K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $163K | 11 | DE LEON FOR LIEUTENANT GOVE… 76% | Strategy & Research 100% | $167K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $59K | 6 | C00658062 55% | Strategy & Research 100% | $283K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $34K | 2 | SALAS FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 20… 95% | Strategy & Research 100% | $201K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $92K | 7 | C00344051 81% | Strategy & Research 100% | $375K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $281K | 13 | PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS PRO… 23% | Strategy & Research 100% | $656K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $751K | 39 | C00344051 29% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.41M | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $773K | 41 | C00344051 29% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.18M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $438K | 25 | C00344051 47% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.62M | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $77K | 4 | COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFO… 44% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.7M | +1582% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $48K | 1 | GALLEGO, RUBEN 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $48K | +219% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $21K | 3 | C00701698 95% | Strategy & Research 100% | $69K | -90% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $99K | 3 | 741666 42% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.79M | -39% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $30K | 1 | C00703314 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $99K | -49% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $145K | 4 | COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFO… 35% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.94M | +326% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $65K | 4 | C00703314 50% | Strategy & Research 100% | $163K | -30% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $372K | 17 | YES ON 26, NO ON 27 - COALI… 19% | Strategy & Research 100% | $535K | +32% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $76K | 5 | C00726968 31% | Strategy & Research 100% | $611K | -90% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $1.21M | 38 | CALIFORNIANS FOR INDEPENDEN… 32% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.82M | +56% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $567K | 24 | NEIGHBORS FOR A BETTER SAN … 40% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.39M | +29% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $96K | 3 | 741666 73% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.48M | +25% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $194K | 7 | MURPHY, STEPHANIE 66% | Strategy & Research 100% | $194K | +307% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $37K | 2 | VELLA FOR ASSEMBLY 2021; MA… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.52M | — |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $112K | 5 | NEIGHBORS FOR A BETTER SAN … 44% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.63M | +13% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $54K | 2 | NEIGHBORS FOR A BETTER SAN … 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $2.68M | -63% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $16K | 1 | CISNEROS, JESSICA 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $210K | -75% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $397K | 18 | NEIGHBORS FOR A BETTER SAN … 51% | Strategy & Research 100% | $607K | +7% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $325K | 12 | NEIGHBORS FOR A BETTER SAN … 34% | Strategy & Research 100% | $932K | +326% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $559K | 22 | DCCC 32% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.49M | -54% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $156K | 11 | DCCC 28% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.65M | -72% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $14K | 2 | 741666 62% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.66M | -85% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $20K | 1 | WIENER FOR STATE SENATE 202… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.68M | -46% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $27K | 1 | JONES, MONDAIRE 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $27K | — |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $30K | 2 | RIVAS BALLOT MEASURE COMMIT… 83% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.71M | -73% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $3K | 1 | END CITIZENS UNITED 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $30K | — |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $82K | 3 | KELLEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; A… 41% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.79M | +51% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $34K | 2 | C00842948 59% | Strategy & Research 100% | $64K | +113% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $108K | 6 | LOW, EVAN 42% | Strategy & Research 100% | $172K | -73% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $96K | 3 | GRAY, ADAM C. 61% | Strategy & Research 100% | $268K | -70% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $219K | 11 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ISSUES … 23% | Strategy & Research 100% | $487K | -61% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $262K | 13 | 741666 40% | Strategy & Research 100% | $749K | +67% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $15K | 1 | DCCC 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $15K | — |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $106K | 3 | NPH ACTION FUND POLITICAL I… 92% | Strategy & Research 100% | $856K | +432% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $277K | 7 | NPH ACTION FUND POLITICAL I… 47% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.13M | +824% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $35K | 1 | NPH ACTION FUND POLITICAL I… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.17M | -57% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $38K | 1 | WIENER, SCOTT 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $53K | +11% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $95K | 5 | 741666 64% | Strategy & Research 91% | $148K | -12% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $299K | 20 | 911819 18% | Strategy & Research 46% | $446K | +211% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy & Research | $11,505,167 | 571 | $20K | 100.0% | C00344051 7% | 5w ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
12
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$3,008,769 · 26% of revenue
26
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$2,557,875 · 22% of revenue
171
One-time clients 1 cycle
$6,120,551 · 52% of revenue
Top 12 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 741666 | 6 | $571,920 | 17 | 2016-05-27 | 2026-05-08 |
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES | 3 | $420,975 | 23 | 2016-04-01 | 2020-01-15 |
| DCCC | 5 | $354,385 | 16 | 2017-05-18 | 2025-01-31 |
| MURPHY, STEPHANIE | 3 | $350,614 | 18 | 2017-04-03 | 2021-02-27 |
| 990741 | 5 | $343,250 | 13 | 2011-02-24 | 2018-09-13 |
| WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE | 4 | $269,567 | 12 | 2018-04-10 | 2024-10-22 |
| HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | 3 | $256,075 | 11 | 2016-09-21 | 2022-09-29 |
| JONES, MONDAIRE | 3 | $167,200 | 10 | 2020-03-12 | 2023-06-23 |
| NEAVE CRIADO VICTORIA HONORABLE | 4 | $81,500 | 7 | 2016-09-01 | 2023-12-18 |
| TEXAS TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION PAC | 4 | $79,640 | 7 | 2017-11-15 | 2022-09-12 |
| 747285 | 3 | $68,768 | 6 | 2008-03-11 | 2020-01-23 |
| TEXANS FOR INSURANCE REFORM | 3 | $44,875 | 6 | 2018-09-11 | 2022-09-12 |
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 | $7,572,159 | 65.0% | 148 | |
| Unknown | $1,709,449 | 14.7% | 25 | |
| DC | $944,985 | 8.1% | 8 | |
| TX | $754,143 | 6.5% | 15 | |
| FL | $299,517 | 2.6% | 2 | |
| DE | $177,500 | 1.5% | 1 | |
| AZ | $47,800 | 0.4% | 1 | |
| MD | $44,333 | 0.4% | 1 | |
| NH | $41,975 | 0.4% | 1 | |
| IL | $25,750 | 0.2% | 1 | |
| WI | $25,000 | 0.2% | 1 | |
| WV | $15,000 | 0.1% | 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 | 2017-09-13 | DE LEON FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2018; KEVIN | Strategy & Research | — | $120,683 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-09-26 | C00344051 | Strategy & Research | POLLING EXPENSES | $119,100 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-08-31 | CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE HOUSING, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION | Strategy & Research | SEE SCHEDULE G | $118,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-08-04 | 741666 | Strategy & Research | — | $107,580 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-09-29 | NEIGHBORS FOR A BETTER SAN FRANCISCO ADVOCACY | Strategy & Research | — | $100,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-13 | MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL | Strategy & Research | — | $45,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-10-06 | WIENER, SCOTT | Strategy & Research | POLLING | $38,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-21 | 911819 | — | SEE SCHEDULE G | $34,400 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-29 | 741666 | Strategy & Research | — | $30,290 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-27 | 741666 | Strategy & Research | — | $30,290 |
| Recent | 2026-05-04 | CALIFORNIANS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LOCAL JOBS AND ESSENTIAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, SPONSORED BY HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO | — | — | $20,000 |
| Recent | 2026-05-04 | CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES FOR FAIR GOVERNMENT, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA COMMERCE CLUB | — | — | $16,267 |
| Recent | 2026-05-12 | PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE | — | — | $8,133 |
| Recent | 2026-05-08 | 741666 | — | data | $4,380 |
| Recent | 2026-05-05 | 911819 | — | SEE SCHEDULE G | $4,160 |