KGO-TV
$63.30M
2025-2026 cycle
KGO-TV is a media vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle KGO-TV was paid $63.30M across 200 client committees, of which $1.28M flowed through Independent Expenditures rather than direct committee payments.
Call sign: KGO · Network: ABC · Market: San Francisco, CA · Owner: Disney/ABC Television Group
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
Source split
$63.30M
=
$62.02M
(Schedule B)
+
$1.28M
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$62,018,970 | 542 rows | 98.0% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$1,279,936 | 15 rows | 2.0% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 20, 2000 → Jul 31, 2026
- spans 26.5 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 542
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 200
- 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.
Aug 2025
Jul 2026
$4.46M
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 4
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$630,530 | 4 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$247,860 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$94,924 | 9 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$41,931 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 8
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,199,778 | 8 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$630,530 | 4 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$186,214 | 15 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$116,549 | 3 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$44,540 | 2 |
| 911819 911819 |
$40,205 | 1 |
| ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; BEN 1483889 |
$28,773 | 2 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$28,433 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,199,778 | 8 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$630,530 | 4 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$537,432 | 1 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$285,579 | 5 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$209,228 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$186,214 | 15 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$116,549 | 3 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$104,890 | 5 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$102,553 | 3 |
| ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; BEN 1483889 |
$80,771 | 4 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,199,778 | 8 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$630,530 | 4 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$537,432 | 1 |
| STEYER, TOM 1252916 |
$448,885 | 2 |
| PROTECT VOTERS FIRST, SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$343,740 | 3 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$285,579 | 5 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$209,228 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$186,214 | 15 |
| STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$141,143 | 1 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$116,549 | 3 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,199,778 | 8 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$630,530 | 4 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$537,432 | 1 |
| STEYER, TOM 1252916 |
$448,885 | 2 |
| PROTECT VOTERS FIRST, SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$343,740 | 3 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$285,579 | 5 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$209,228 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$186,214 | 15 |
| STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$141,143 | 1 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$116,549 | 3 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,199,778 | 8 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$630,530 | 4 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$537,432 | 1 |
| STEYER, TOM 1252916 |
$448,885 | 2 |
| PROTECT PATIENTS NOW, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 1462796 |
$357,935 | 4 |
| PROTECT VOTERS FIRST, SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$343,740 | 3 |
| YES ON PROP 4, CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER AND WILDFIRE PREVENTION, SPONSORED BY ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS 1472087 |
$315,155 | 3 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$285,579 | 5 |
| COMMITTEE TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY, SPONSORED BY ACTION FOR SAFETY AND JUSTICE 1468083 |
$242,250 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE HOUSING, A COALITION OF VETERANS, SENIORS, HOUSING PROVIDERS, SOCIAL JUSTICE GROUPS, TAXPAYER ASSOCIATIONS, AND LABOR; SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 1421884 |
$209,610 | 1 |
By party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $0 | 0.00% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $63,298,906 | 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 · 8 years
Per-quarter totals
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $707K | 18 | KOUNALAKIS FOR LIEUTENANT G… 33% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $707K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $1.52M | 6 | PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO … 74% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $2.23M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $3.02M | 38 | TUCK FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF … 14% | Other / Unclassified 91% | $5.25M | — |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $116K | 1 | SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICE… 100% | Media 100% | $5.36M | — |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $288K | 5 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $288K | — |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $3.56M | 12 | YES ON 22 - SAVE APP-BASED … 35% | Other / Unclassified 76% | $3.85M | +134% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $2.84M | 12 | CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBL… 45% | Other / Unclassified 57% | $6.69M | -6% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $19K | 2 | ELDER FOR GOVERNOR 2021 60% | Other / Unclassified 60% | $6.71M | — |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $692K | 10 | CALIFORNIA INDIAN TRIBES TO… 47% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $692K | — |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $1.62M | 5 | YES ON 27 - CALIFORNIANS FO… 44% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $2.31M | -54% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $2.38M | 6 | COMMITTEE TO PROTECT CALIFO… 51% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $4.69M | -16% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $59K | 1 | LYBARGER FOR SENATE 2024; E… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $59K | — |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $138K | 2 | PROTECT PATIENTS NOW, SPONS… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $197K | -91% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $1.51M | 8 | PROTECT PATIENTS NOW, SPONS… 22% | Other / Unclassified 84% | $1.71M | -36% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $344K | 3 | PROTECT VOTERS FIRST, SPONS… 100% | Media 100% | $2.05M | — |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $590K | 3 | STEYER, TOM 76% | Media 76% | $2.64M | — |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $2.51M | 36 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 38% | Media 50% | $2.51M | — |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $1.02M | 17 | GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 62% | Media 34% | $3.53M | +636% |
Revenue by service category
Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other / Unclassified | $53,770,219 | 451 | $119K | 89.3% | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFO… 6% | 10mo ago |
| Media | $4,505,700 | 59 | $76K | 7.5% | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 27% | 2w ago |
| Admin & Office | $1,479,850 | 6 | $247K | 2.5% | CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBL… 100% | 5y ago |
| Digital | $581,931 | 8 | $73K | 1.0% | PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; K… 49% | 3mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$114,740 | 1 | $-115K | -0.2% | PROTECT PATIENTS NOW, SPONS… 0% | 20mo ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
1
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$642,658 · 1% of revenue
14
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$10,049,137 · 16% of revenue
185
One-time clients 1 cycle
$51,327,175 · 83% of revenue
Top 1 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING CATHARINE | 3 | $642,658 | 6 | 2014-10-27 | 2018-10-17 |
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 | $62,018,970 | 100.0% | 200 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.