Josh Lowenthal for Assembly 2018
Josh Lowenthal for Assembly 2018 is a political services vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle Josh Lowenthal for Assembly 2018 was paid $2.16M across 20 client committees, of which $395K 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 |
$1,764,493 | 1,106 rows | 81.7% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$394,784 | 138 rows | 18.3% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Oct 15, 2017 → May 20, 2026
- spans 8.6 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 1,106
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 20
- 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 1
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$27,825 | 17 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$54,145 | 27 |
| 743501 743501 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1441454 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LABORERS LOCAL 652 PAC 1251912 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LABORERS PAC 1358150 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 92 PAC 1363067 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC PAC) 1295768 |
$4,500 | 1 |
| 850523 850523 |
$2,620 | 1 |
| UNION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS SMALL CONTRIBUTOR COMMITTEE 1356185 |
$1,500 | 1 |
| BUILDING A STRONGER FUTURE FOR CALIFORNIA PAC, SPONSORED BY WESTERN STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS 1469747 |
$400 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$54,145 | 27 |
| 743501 743501 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1441454 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LABORERS LOCAL 652 PAC 1251912 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LABORERS PAC 1358150 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 92 PAC 1363067 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC PAC) 1295768 |
$4,500 | 1 |
| 850523 850523 |
$2,620 | 1 |
| DALY FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1447361 |
$2,000 | 1 |
| UNION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS SMALL CONTRIBUTOR COMMITTEE 1356185 |
$1,500 | 1 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$60,045 | 28 |
| 743501 743501 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1441454 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LABORERS LOCAL 652 PAC 1251912 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LABORERS PAC 1358150 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 92 PAC 1363067 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC PAC) 1295768 |
$4,500 | 1 |
| 850523 850523 |
$2,620 | 1 |
| DALY FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1447361 |
$2,000 | 1 |
| UNION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS SMALL CONTRIBUTOR COMMITTEE 1356185 |
$1,500 | 1 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$60,045 | 28 |
| 743501 743501 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1441454 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LABORERS LOCAL 652 PAC 1251912 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LABORERS PAC 1358150 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 92 PAC 1363067 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC PAC) 1295768 |
$4,500 | 1 |
| 850523 850523 |
$2,620 | 1 |
| DALY FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1447361 |
$2,000 | 1 |
| UNION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS SMALL CONTRIBUTOR COMMITTEE 1356185 |
$1,500 | 1 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$60,045 | 28 |
| 743501 743501 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1441454 |
$8,800 | 1 |
| LABORERS LOCAL 652 PAC 1251912 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF LABORERS PAC 1358150 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 92 PAC 1363067 |
$5,900 | 1 |
| UNITED NURSES ASSOCIATIONS OF CALIFORNIA / UNION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PAC (UNAC PAC) 1295768 |
$4,500 | 1 |
| 850523 850523 |
$2,620 | 1 |
| DALY FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026 1447361 |
$2,000 | 1 |
| UNION OF AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS SMALL CONTRIBUTOR COMMITTEE 1356185 |
$1,500 | 1 |
By party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $0 | 0.00% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $2,159,277 | 100.00% |
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 · 5 years
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $221K | 194 | ACTBLUE CALIFORNIA 100% | Fundraising 100% | $221K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $328K | 293 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 78% | Fundraising 90% | $328K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $360K | 196 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 85% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $688K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $404K | 214 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 96% | Other / Unclassified 67% | $1.09M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $319K | 133 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 94% | Other / Unclassified 43% | $1.41M | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $27K | 35 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | Fundraising 72% | $1.44M | — |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $6K | 1 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026… 100% | — | $6K | — |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $8K | 2 | LABORERS LOCAL 652 PAC 75% | — | $8K | — |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $93K | 35 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026… 58% | Contributions & Trans… 26% | $100K | — |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | $829,672 | 862 | $962 | 49.8% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 60% | 7y ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $633,917 | 156 | $4K | 38.0% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 92% | 7y ago |
| Print & Mail | $98,705 | 16 | $6K | 5.9% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $79,825 | 30 | $3K | 4.8% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 65% | 4w ago |
| Strategy & Research | $11,300 | 2 | $6K | 0.7% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $9,637 | 4 | $2K | 0.6% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $1,253 | 2 | $627 | 0.1% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
| Software & Tech | $1,005 | 2 | $503 | 0.1% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
| Travel & Events | $841 | 8 | $105 | 0.1% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
| Digital | $161 | 1 | $161 | 0.0% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
| Admin & Office | $36 | 1 | $36 | 0.0% | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 100% | 7y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
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 | $1,764,493 | 100.0% | 20 |
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 | 2018-10-30 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; JOSH | Contributions & Transfers | Contribution Made through Santa Clara County United Democratic Campaign (ID# C00231076) | $45,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-10-12 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; JOSH | Other / Unclassified | — | $40,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-09-28 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; JOSH | Other / Unclassified | — | $40,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-09-19 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; JOSH | Other / Unclassified | — | $30,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-09-21 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; JOSH | Print & Mail | printing | $22,946 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-15 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | — | — | $8,800 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-15 | 743501 | — | — | $8,800 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-14 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | — | — | $5,900 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-20 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | Contributions & Transfers | Earmarked Contribution from: LAW LLP, KTBS | $5,900 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-14 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF BOILERMAKERS LOCAL 92 PAC | — | — | $5,900 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | Contributions & Transfers | Earmarked Contribution from: ROBERTSON, CHIP | $3,000 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | Contributions & Transfers | Earmarked Contribution from: BLACK, DONNA | $1,500 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | Contributions & Transfers | Earmarked Contribution from: BURT, VIVIEN | $500 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | Contributions & Transfers | Earmarked Contribution from: LEXTON, LAUREN | $500 |
| Recent | 2026-05-20 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH | Contributions & Transfers | Earmarked Contribution from: TARTAKOVSKY, AARON | $500 |