KNTV
$38.18M
2025-2026 cycle
KNTV is a media vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle KNTV was paid $38.18M across 186 client committees, of which $887K flowed through Independent Expenditures rather than direct committee payments.
Call sign: KNTV · Network: NBC · Market: San Jose, CA · Owner: Hearst Television
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
Source split
$38.18M
=
$37.29M
(Schedule B)
+
$887K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$37,292,140 | 499 rows | 97.7% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$887,473 | 14 rows | 2.3% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 20, 2000 → May 21, 2026
- spans 26.3 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 499
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 186
- 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
$1.42M
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 5
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$31,013 | 6 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$26,724 | 2 |
| 911819 911819 |
$24,055 | 1 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$19,586 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 8
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$60,074 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$55,845 | 2 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$54,175 | 4 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$31,013 | 6 |
| 911819 911819 |
$24,055 | 1 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$19,586 | 2 |
| ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; BEN 1483889 |
$7,918 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 8
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$60,074 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$55,845 | 2 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$54,175 | 4 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$31,013 | 6 |
| 911819 911819 |
$24,055 | 1 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$19,586 | 2 |
| ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; BEN 1483889 |
$7,918 | 2 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER, TOM 1252916 |
$428,570 | 1 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS - SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$244,337 | 3 |
| NO ON PROP 50 - STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$61,753 | 1 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$60,074 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$55,845 | 2 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$54,175 | 4 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$31,013 | 6 |
| 911819 911819 |
$24,055 | 1 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$21,250 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER, TOM 1252916 |
$428,570 | 1 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS - SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$244,337 | 3 |
| NO ON PROP 50 - STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$61,753 | 1 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$60,074 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$55,845 | 2 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$54,175 | 4 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$31,013 | 6 |
| 911819 911819 |
$24,055 | 1 |
| VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ANTONIO 1471635 |
$21,250 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER, TOM 1252916 |
$428,570 | 1 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| YES ON PROP 4, CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER AND WILDFIRE PREVENTION, SPONSORED BY ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS 1472087 |
$338,035 | 4 |
| YES ON 34, PROTECT PATIENTS NOW: A COALITION OF NURSES, WOMEN, FIREFIGHTERS, VETERANS, LGBTQ+ ADVOCATES, AND PATIENT GROUPS, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 1462796 |
$257,699 | 3 |
| YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS - SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$244,337 | 3 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE HOUSING, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 1421884 |
$195,819 | 3 |
| SAN FRANCISCO FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 798 P.A.C. - BALLOT ISSUES 1462942 |
$72,237 | 1 |
| NO ON PROP 50 - STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$61,753 | 1 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$60,074 | 3 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$55,845 | 2 |
By party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $0 | 0.00% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $38,179,613 | 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 | $795K | 23 | VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2… 33% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $795K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $1.8M | 6 | PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO … 63% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $2.59M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $2.08M | 33 | PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO … 24% | Other / Unclassified 92% | $4.67M | — |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $49K | 1 | SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICE… 100% | Media 100% | $4.72M | — |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $206K | 5 | NEWSOM, TEACHERS, NURSES, A… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $206K | — |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $619K | 11 | CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBL… 49% | Other / Unclassified 60% | $825K | -66% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $1.38M | 15 | CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBL… 46% | Other / Unclassified 58% | $2.2M | -34% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $120K | 2 | NEWSOM; STOP THE REPUBLICAN… 86% | Other / Unclassified 86% | $2.32M | — |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $609K | 4 | NEWSOM; STOP THE REPUBLICAN… 96% | Other / Unclassified 98% | $2.93M | — |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $265K | 11 | YES ON 26, NO ON 27 - COALI… 38% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $265K | — |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $987K | 3 | YES ON 30: CLEAN AIR CALIFO… 51% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $1.25M | +60% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $1.69M | 7 | COMMITTEE TO PROTECT CALIFO… 57% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $2.94M | +22% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $116K | 2 | NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 73% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $116K | — |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $220K | 4 | YES ON 34, PROTECT PATIENTS… 59% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $336K | -78% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $675K | 8 | YES ON PROP 4, CALIFORNIANS… 50% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $1.01M | -60% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $266K | 4 | YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, N… 92% | Media 92% | $1.28M | — |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $490K | 2 | STEYER, TOM 87% | Media 87% | $1.77M | — |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $660K | 21 | TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERN… 62% | Media 21% | $660K | — |
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 | $34,035,928 | 440 | $77K | 92.6% | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFO… 5% | 7mo ago |
| Media | $1,925,066 | 39 | $49K | 5.2% | STEYER, TOM 22% | 2w ago |
| Admin & Office | $789,225 | 9 | $88K | 2.1% | CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBL… 100% | 5y ago |
| Digital | $19,720 | 1 | $20K | 0.1% | EDVOICE INDEPENDENT EXPENDI… 100% | 11y ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$724 | 1 | $-724 | -0.0% | PROTECT APP-BASED DRIVERS A… 0% | 5y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
1
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$240,293 · 1% of revenue
10
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$4,890,118 · 13% of revenue
174
One-time clients 1 cycle
$32,161,730 · 86% of revenue
Top 1 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPIRIT OF DEMOCRACY CALIFORNIA | 3 | $240,293 | 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 | $37,292,140 | 100.0% | 185 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.