KNTV
$41.65M
2025-2026 cycle
KNTV is a media vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle KNTV was paid $41.65M across 195 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
$41.65M
=
$40.77M
(Schedule B)
+
$887K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$40,765,927 | 573 rows | 97.9% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$887,473 | 14 rows | 2.1% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 20, 2000 → Jul 31, 2026
- spans 26.5 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 573
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 195
- 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
$4.89M
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 |
$188,615 | 3 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$87,784 | 1 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$43,397 | 8 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$10,761 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$582,055 | 6 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$210,885 | 7 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$188,615 | 3 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$104,104 | 5 |
| GROW CALIFORNIA 1483808 |
$85,256 | 4 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$74,410 | 14 |
| 911819 911819 |
$42,330 | 2 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$41,289 | 3 |
| MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FIONA 1457360 |
$37,022 | 3 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,631,747 | 14 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$480,718 | 10 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$322,170 | 11 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$188,615 | 3 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$143,327 | 4 |
| GROW CALIFORNIA 1483808 |
$109,736 | 6 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$74,410 | 14 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 SPONSORED BY LABOR AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS; WORKING FAMILIES FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES SUPPORTING 1490885 |
$69,870 | 3 |
| KOUNALAKIS FOR TREASURER 2026; ELENI 1483008 |
$68,740 | 5 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,631,747 | 14 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$480,718 | 10 |
| STEYER, THOMAS F. 1252916 |
$428,570 | 1 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR 1380675 |
$383,860 | 6 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$322,170 | 11 |
| NO ON PROP 50 - PROTECT VOTERS FIRST, SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$244,337 | 3 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$188,615 | 3 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$143,327 | 4 |
| GROW CALIFORNIA 1483808 |
$109,736 | 6 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,631,747 | 14 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$480,718 | 10 |
| STEYER, THOMAS F. 1252916 |
$428,570 | 1 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR 1380675 |
$383,860 | 6 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$322,170 | 11 |
| NO ON PROP 50 - PROTECT VOTERS FIRST, SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$244,337 | 3 |
| GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 1486695 |
$188,615 | 3 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$143,327 | 4 |
| GROW CALIFORNIA 1483808 |
$109,736 | 6 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$1,631,747 | 14 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS OWNERS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS 1489677 |
$480,718 | 10 |
| STEYER, THOMAS F. 1252916 |
$428,570 | 1 |
| TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF 1479071 |
$407,548 | 1 |
| NEWSOM'S BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; GOVERNOR 1380675 |
$383,860 | 6 |
| YES ON PROP 4, CAMPAIGN FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER AND WILDFIRE 1472087 |
$338,035 | 4 |
| A MORE AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY UBER 1484835 |
$322,170 | 11 |
| 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 |
| NO ON PROP 50 - PROTECT VOTERS FIRST, SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$244,337 | 3 |
| NO ON PROP 21: CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBLE HOUSING, A COALITION OF SENIORS, VETERANS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCATES, LABOR & SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION 1421884 |
$195,819 | 3 |
By party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $0 | 0.00% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $41,653,400 | 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 | CALIFORNIA TOGETHER 33% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $795K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $1.8M | 6 | NO ON PROPOSITION 8: STOP … 63% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $2.59M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $2.08M | 33 | NO ON PROPOSITION 8: STOP … 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'S BALLOT MEASURE COM… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $206K | — |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $619K | 11 | NO ON PROP 21: CALIFORNIANS… 49% | Other / Unclassified 60% | $825K | -66% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $1.38M | 15 | NO ON PROP 21: CALIFORNIANS… 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 | COALITION TO AUTHORIZE REGU… 38% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $265K | — |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $987K | 3 | CALIFORNIANS FOR CLEAN CARS… 51% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $1.25M | +60% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $1.69M | 7 | YES ON PROPOSITION 31, COMM… 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, CAMPAIGN FOR… 50% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $1.01M | -60% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $371K | 7 | NO ON PROP 50 - PROTECT VOT… 66% | Media 94% | $1.38M | — |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $769K | 5 | STEYER, THOMAS F. 56% | Media 56% | $2.15M | — |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $45K | 2 | CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE… 67% | Digital 67% | $45K | -61% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $3.37M | 74 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 46% | Media 54% | $3.42M | — |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $331K | 13 | GOLDEN STATE PROMISE 57% | Media 40% | $3.75M | +50% |
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 | 86.6% | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFO… 5% | 9mo ago |
| Media | $3,841,084 | 72 | $53K | 9.8% | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 42% | 1w ago |
| Admin & Office | $789,225 | 9 | $88K | 2.0% | NO ON PROP 21: CALIFORNIANS… 100% | 5y ago |
| Digital | $643,765 | 15 | $43K | 1.6% | CALIFORNIANS FOR THE PEOPLE… 75% | 2mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$724 | 1 | $-724 | -0.0% | YES ON 22 - SAVE APP-BASED … 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 · 12% of revenue
183
One-time clients 1 cycle
$35,635,517 · 87% 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 | $40,765,927 | 100.0% | 194 |
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 | 2018-09-23 | NO ON PROPOSITION 8: STOP THE DANGEROUS DIALYSIS PROPOSITION, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA DIALYSIS COUNCIL | Other / Unclassified | — | $1,129,076 |
| Largest all-time | 2008-02-22 | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S BUDGET & ECONOMY, YES ON 94, 95, 96, 97, SPONSORED BY A GROUP OF INDIAN GAMING TRIBES | Other / Unclassified | — | $796,300 |
| Largest all-time | 2006-10-23 | TAXPAYERS AGAINST HIGHER TAXES | Other / Unclassified | — | $654,033 |
| Largest all-time | 2022-10-31 | YES ON PROPOSITION 31, COMMITTEE TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA KIDS SPONSORED BY NONPROFIT HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS | Other / Unclassified | — | $591,898 |
| Largest all-time | 2008-01-19 | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S BUDGET & ECONOMY, YES ON 94, 95, 96, 97, SPONSORED BY A GROUP OF INDIAN GAMING TRIBES | Other / Unclassified | — | $564,275 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-14 | TUBBS FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FRIENDS OF | — | — | $407,548 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | Ad Buy | $333,413 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | Ad Buy | $266,611 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | Ad Buy | $189,848 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | TV Ad Buy | $183,043 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | TV Ad Buy | $87,784 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | TV Advertising | $16,626 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH | — | — | $10,761 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | TV Advertising | $7,132 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Media | TV Advertising | $1,156 |