Magma Creative
Magma Creative is a political services vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle Magma Creative was paid — across 120 client committees.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
- Activity span ALL TIME
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- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 544
- Schedule B rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 120
- distinct payers
Part II Activity in selected window
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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.
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Top buyers last 3 months · top 5
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BRICENO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION; OC WORKING FAMILIES & SMALL BUSINESSES AGAINST 1479474 |
$5,655 | 7 |
| DAVITA PATIENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE 1474269 |
$4,250 | 5 |
| IQBAL-ZUBAIR IN AD65; CALIFORNIANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - AGAINST FATIMA 1490496 |
$3,400 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$1,200 | 2 |
| PULIDO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL + LODGING ASSOCIATION; WORKING FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES FOR MARK 1488779 |
$855 | 2 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 6
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BRICENO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION; OC WORKING FAMILIES & SMALL BUSINESSES AGAINST 1479474 |
$5,655 | 7 |
| DAVITA PATIENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE 1474269 |
$4,250 | 5 |
| IQBAL-ZUBAIR IN AD65; CALIFORNIANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - AGAINST FATIMA 1490496 |
$3,400 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$1,200 | 2 |
| PULIDO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL + LODGING ASSOCIATION; WORKING FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES FOR MARK 1488779 |
$855 | 2 |
| 931447 931447 |
$850 | 1 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 9
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS - SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$11,555 | 11 |
| BRICENO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION; OC WORKING FAMILIES & SMALL BUSINESSES AGAINST 1479474 |
$5,655 | 7 |
| DAVITA PATIENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE 1474269 |
$4,250 | 5 |
| IQBAL-ZUBAIR IN AD65; CALIFORNIANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - AGAINST FATIMA 1490496 |
$3,400 | 4 |
| STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$3,259 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$1,200 | 2 |
| PULIDO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL + LODGING ASSOCIATION; WORKING FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES FOR MARK 1488779 |
$855 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIANS TO RESTORE LOCAL TAXPAYERS' RIGHT TO VOTE ON TAXES, SPONSORED BY HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES, AND TAXPAYERS 1484860 |
$850 | 1 |
| 931447 931447 |
$850 | 1 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS - SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$11,555 | 11 |
| A BETTER BAY AREA SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED 1475408 |
$5,950 | 7 |
| BRICENO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION; OC WORKING FAMILIES & SMALL BUSINESSES AGAINST 1479474 |
$5,655 | 7 |
| DAVITA PATIENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE 1474269 |
$4,250 | 5 |
| IQBAL-ZUBAIR IN AD65; CALIFORNIANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - AGAINST FATIMA 1490496 |
$3,400 | 4 |
| STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$3,259 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$1,200 | 2 |
| PULIDO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL + LODGING ASSOCIATION; WORKING FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES FOR MARK 1488779 |
$855 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIANS TO RESTORE LOCAL TAXPAYERS' RIGHT TO VOTE ON TAXES, SPONSORED BY HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES, AND TAXPAYERS 1484860 |
$850 | 1 |
| 931447 931447 |
$850 | 1 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| A BETTER BAY AREA SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED 1475408 |
$11,900 | 14 |
| YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS - SPONSORED BY HOLD POLITICIANS ACCOUNTABLE 1381029 |
$11,555 | 11 |
| A BETTER CALIFORNIA SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES 1475403 |
$8,000 | 10 |
| CALIFORNIANS TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT, SPONSORED BY GOLDEN STATE COMMUNITIES 1462938 |
$5,900 | 8 |
| BRICENO IN THE ASSEMBLY 2026, A PROJECT OF CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND LODGING ASSOCIATION; OC WORKING FAMILIES & SMALL BUSINESSES AGAINST 1479474 |
$5,655 | 7 |
| DAVITA PATIENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE 1474269 |
$4,250 | 5 |
| IQBAL-ZUBAIR IN AD65; CALIFORNIANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - AGAINST FATIMA 1490496 |
$3,400 | 4 |
| STOP SACRAMENTO'S POWER GRAB 1483178 |
$3,259 | 4 |
| BERKELEY RENTAL HOUSING COALITION SPONSORED BY BERKELEY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION 1379546 |
$1,900 | 2 |
| 742088 742088 |
$1,700 | 1 |
By party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $0 | 0.00% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $0 | 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 · 9 years
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $750 | 1 | BAILEY - ATTORNEY GENERAL 2… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $750 | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $5K | 3 | FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; VIN… 85% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $6K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $30K | 8 | FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; VIN… 65% | Media 90% | $30K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $19K | 8 | SALAS FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 20… 46% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $49K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $11K | 11 | SCOTTO FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; F… 45% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $61K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $35K | 22 | MENDES FOR ASSEMBLY 2018 35% | Other / Unclassified 97% | $95K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $2K | 3 | HIME FOR SENATE 2019; REX 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $98K | — |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $975 | 1 | FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; VIN… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $99K | -82% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $7K | 6 | FLYNN FOR SUPERVISOR 2020; … 68% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $7K | -78% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $4K | 8 | FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; VIN… 53% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $11K | -80% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $21K | 18 | LACKEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2020 40% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $32K | +83% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $16K | 10 | CUNNINGHAM FOR ASSEMBLY 202… 41% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $48K | -53% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $2K | 3 | TAXPAYERS AGAINST SPECIAL I… 69% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $2K | -67% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $4K | 7 | TAXPAYERS AGAINST SPECIAL I… 64% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $6K | +6% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $7K | 12 | TAXPAYERS AGAINST SPECIAL I… 67% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $14K | -64% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $475 | 2 | TAXPAYERS AGAINST SPECIAL I… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $14K | -97% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $1K | 2 | CALIFORNIANS FOR TAXPAYER P… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $16K | — |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $450 | 1 | CALIFORNIANS FOR TAXPAYER P… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $16K | — |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $1K | 4 | CALIFORNIANS FOR TAXPAYER P… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $17K | — |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $5K | 10 | CALIFORNIANS FOR TAXPAYER P… 57% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $5K | +130% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $4K | 10 | CALIFORNIANS TO REDUCE HOME… 62% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $9K | +6% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $7K | 9 | CALIFORNIANS TO REDUCE HOME… 66% | Other / Unclassified 91% | $16K | -9% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $17K | 21 | A BETTER CALIFORNIA SPONSOR… 39% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $33K | +3468% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $5K | 6 | A BETTER BAY AREA SPONSORED… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $38K | +308% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $850 | 1 | A BETTER BAY AREA SPONSORED… 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $39K | +89% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $10K | 10 | YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, N… 74% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $49K | +627% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $6K | 6 | YES ON 54 - VOTERS FIRST, N… 74% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $55K | — |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $850 | 1 | 931447 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $850 | -83% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $15K | 20 | BRICENO IN THE ASSEMBLY 202… 37% | Other / Unclassified 17% | $16K | +245% |
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| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other / Unclassified | $501,707 | 459 | $1K | 86.5% | FAZIO FOR SENATE 2016; STEVE 14% | 8w ago |
| Print & Mail | $36,228 | 49 | $739 | 6.2% | CALIFORNIA SENIOR ADVOCATES… 21% | 7y ago |
| Media | $31,415 | 11 | $3K | 5.4% | FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; VIN… 62% | 8y ago |
| Digital | $4,500 | 4 | $1K | 0.8% | LINDER FOR ASSEMBLY 2012, E… 50% | 9y ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $2,077 | 1 | $2K | 0.4% | 741949 100% | 10y ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $1,480 | 2 | $740 | 0.3% | HOLT, FRIENDS OF GABRIELLA 59% | 21mo ago |
| Fundraising | $1,350 | 1 | $1K | 0.2% | YOUNG HOMES LLC 100% | 11y ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $1,150 | 1 | $1K | 0.2% | 841621 100% | 9y 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 | $592,616 | 100.0% | 120 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.