POLITICAL DATA, INC.
$32.68M
2025-2026 cycle
POLITICAL DATA, INC. is a software & tech vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle POLITICAL DATA, INC. was paid $32.68M across 2,790 client committees, of which $2.24M 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
$32.68M
=
$30.43M
(Schedule B)
+
$2.24M
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$30,434,821 | 17,046 rows | 93.1% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$2,243,333 | 2,381 rows | 6.9% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 3, 2000 → May 21, 2026
- spans 26.4 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 17,046
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 2,790
- 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
$690K
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.
No buyer activity in this window.
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 911819 911819 |
$30,676 | 22 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$30,413 | 1 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$22,135 | 14 |
| ADVANCE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION AND CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES 1490343 |
$18,071 | 12 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$17,800 | 3 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$15,998 | 12 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$15,500 | 2 |
| UMBERG FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; COLONEL (RET.) TOM 1485168 |
$12,464 | 3 |
| ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; BEN 1483889 |
$12,447 | 3 |
| ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER LEADERSHIP PAC 1410185 |
$11,541 | 6 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 911819 911819 |
$32,426 | 23 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$30,413 | 1 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$27,665 | 16 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$20,998 | 14 |
| ADVANCE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION AND CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES 1490343 |
$18,071 | 12 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$17,800 | 3 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$15,500 | 2 |
| UMBERG FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; COLONEL (RET.) TOM 1485168 |
$14,664 | 5 |
| SEO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; PAUL 1477831 |
$12,945 | 12 |
| ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; BEN 1483889 |
$12,447 | 3 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 911819 911819 |
$32,426 | 23 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$30,413 | 1 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$27,665 | 16 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$20,998 | 14 |
| ADVANCE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION AND CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES 1490343 |
$18,071 | 12 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$17,800 | 3 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$15,500 | 2 |
| UMBERG FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; COLONEL (RET.) TOM 1485168 |
$14,664 | 5 |
| SEO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; PAUL 1477831 |
$14,643 | 13 |
| SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 1479788 |
$12,608 | 4 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 911819 911819 |
$32,426 | 23 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$30,413 | 1 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$27,665 | 16 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$20,998 | 14 |
| SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNCIL ( NONPROFIT 501 (C) (5) ) 1372681 |
$18,078 | 2 |
| ADVANCE CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION AND CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES 1490343 |
$18,071 | 12 |
| MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 2026; AL 1478738 |
$17,800 | 3 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$15,500 | 2 |
| UMBERG FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026; COLONEL (RET.) TOM 1485168 |
$14,664 | 5 |
| SEO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; PAUL 1477831 |
$14,643 | 13 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 741906 741906 |
$55,121 | 35 |
| HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - NO ON 33 1400190 |
$46,208 | 2 |
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ISSUES PAC 1340742 |
$44,156 | 5 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$42,333 | 29 |
| SREEKRISHNAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 SPONSORED BY LABOR, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; NURSES AND EDUCATORS SUPPORTING TARA 1474932 |
$41,696 | 18 |
| 911819 911819 |
$36,284 | 26 |
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES 1365275 |
$34,453 | 8 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$30,413 | 1 |
| 980020 980020 |
$27,769 | 33 |
| HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS, SPONSORED BY HOUSING PROVIDERS 1446977 |
$26,097 | 18 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 86%
R · 14%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $2,191,201 | 6.71% |
| Republican | $368,194 | 1.13% |
| Non-partisan | $30,118,759 | 92.17% |
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 · 10 years
Per-quarter totals
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $449K | 103 | REYES FOR ASSEMBLY 2016, SP… 80% | Software & Tech 99% | $449K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $91K | 32 | C00629691 21% | Software & Tech 100% | $91K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $79K | 55 | RODRIGUEZ, GALATZAN, AND VL… 27% | Software & Tech 100% | $527K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $34K | 19 | GOMEZ, JIMMY 51% | Software & Tech 100% | $125K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $75K | 63 | SANDOVAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2017 13% | Software & Tech 99% | $602K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $64K | 13 | DCCC 63% | Software & Tech 100% | $189K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $37K | 60 | LOPEZ FOR ASSEMBLY 2017; LU… 28% | Software & Tech 89% | $639K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $28K | 10 | C00652107 26% | Software & Tech 100% | $216K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $470K | 161 | CLF 10% | Software & Tech 96% | $686K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $1.09M | 470 | JONES FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL … 16% | Software & Tech 95% | $1.77M | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $438K | 168 | CALIFORNIANS FOR EMERGENCY … 13% | Software & Tech 97% | $2.21M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $1.04M | 426 | CALIFORNIANS FOR EMERGENCY … 11% | Software & Tech 97% | $3.26M | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $119K | 90 | GONZALEZ FOR SENATE 2019; L… 10% | Software & Tech 93% | $3.37M | -74% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $15K | 7 | LEVIN, MIKE 54% | Software & Tech 100% | $15K | -84% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $56K | 35 | 741666 35% | Software & Tech 90% | $3.43M | -28% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $4K | 15 | FRAME, SEAN COLIN 52% | Software & Tech 100% | $19K | -87% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $66K | 47 | PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY … 9% | Software & Tech 92% | $3.5M | -11% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $19K | 56 | BUTTAR, SHAHID 46% | Software & Tech 99% | $38K | -71% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $193K | 49 | 741666 43% | Software & Tech 99% | $3.69M | +416% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $177K | 49 | DCCC 51% | Software & Tech 90% | $215K | +534% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $782K | 484 | 494345 16% | Software & Tech 91% | $996K | +66% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $366K | 80 | 810163 46% | Software & Tech 91% | $1.36M | -66% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $680K | 218 | 810163 9% | Software & Tech 93% | $2.04M | +55% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $1.38M | 710 | CALIFORNIANS TO STOP HIGHER… 10% | Software & Tech 95% | $3.42M | +32% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $187K | 114 | CALIFORNIANS FOR RESPONSIBL… 25% | Software & Tech 80% | $3.6M | +57% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $9K | 4 | DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF ORANGE … 61% | Software & Tech 100% | $9K | -40% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $93K | 45 | NEWSOM; STOP THE REPUBLICAN… 18% | Software & Tech 98% | $3.7M | +65% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $55K | 14 | DCCC 64% | Software & Tech 100% | $63K | +1136% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $162K | 80 | 741666 28% | Software & Tech 98% | $3.86M | +144% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $161K | 10 | DCCC 96% | Software & Tech 100% | $224K | +757% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $80K | 33 | CALIFORNIANS TO PROTECT PAT… 16% | Software & Tech 93% | $3.94M | -58% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $157K | 9 | DCCC 51% | Software & Tech 99% | $381K | -11% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $321K | 117 | DCCC 28% | Software & Tech 97% | $702K | -59% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $1.01M | 447 | DCCC 18% | Software & Tech 94% | $1.71M | +175% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $624K | 139 | NO ON 26 - TAXPAYERS AGAINS… 16% | Software & Tech 99% | $2.34M | -8% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $947K | 465 | DCCC 19% | Software & Tech 97% | $3.28M | -31% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $59K | 46 | 742204 63% | Software & Tech 100% | $3.34M | -68% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $136K | 4 | DCCC 100% | Software & Tech 100% | $136K | +1438% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $26K | 8 | VILLAPUDUA FOR STATE SENATE… 42% | Software & Tech 99% | $3.37M | -72% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $48K | 3 | DCCC 94% | Software & Tech 99% | $183K | -13% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $68K | 38 | SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNC… 21% | Software & Tech 98% | $3.44M | -58% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $58K | 10 | DCCC 77% | Software & Tech 97% | $241K | -64% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $131K | 45 | WORKING FAMILIES FOR ANGELI… 47% | Software & Tech 93% | $3.57M | +63% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $57K | 14 | MIN, DAVE 33% | Software & Tech 98% | $298K | -64% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $615K | 482 | SCHIFF, ADAM 6% | Software & Tech 95% | $913K | +91% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $105K | 36 | ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER CALIF… 27% | Software & Tech 99% | $1.02M | -90% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $190K | 127 | 960895 10% | Software & Tech 95% | $1.21M | -70% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $622K | 425 | HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES,… 7% | Software & Tech 98% | $1.83M | -34% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $80K | 23 | SEIU CALIFORNIA STATE COUNC… 22% | Software & Tech 81% | $1.91M | +35% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $4K | 2 | WATERS, MAXINE MS 64% | Print & Mail 64% | $4K | -97% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $30K | 23 | EQUALITY CALIFORNIA POLITIC… 20% | Software & Tech 91% | $1.94M | +13% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $32K | 17 | CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEA… 22% | Software & Tech 80% | $1.97M | -53% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $52K | 33 | CAMPAIGN FOR A SAFE AND HEA… 15% | Software & Tech 80% | $2.02M | -61% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $122K | 77 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026;… 9% | Software & Tech 82% | $126K | -80% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $465K | 290 | 911819 7% | Software & Tech 28% | $592K | +344% |
Revenue by service category
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Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Tech | $26,404,464 | 15,000 | $2K | 88.2% | 741666 6% | 5w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $2,638,452 | 1,382 | $2K | 8.8% | PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND… 6% | 7w ago |
| Fundraising | $428,728 | 25 | $17K | 1.4% | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFO… 96% | 6y ago |
| Print & Mail | $235,913 | 315 | $749 | 0.8% | CALIFORNIA SENIOR ADVOCATES… 13% | 6w ago |
| Strategy & Research | $93,739 | 32 | $3K | 0.3% | STEEL, MICHELLE 36% | 5w ago |
| Digital | $57,057 | 33 | $2K | 0.2% | MURATSUCHI FOR SUPERINTENDE… 26% | 6w ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $39,458 | 82 | $481 | 0.1% | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFO… 23% | 5w ago |
| Media | $26,330 | 8 | $3K | 0.1% | GOLDSMITH FOR STATE SENATE … 27% | 5w ago |
| Admin & Office | $12,146 | 20 | $607 | 0.0% | 822448 24% | 16y ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $8,545 | 21 | $407 | 0.0% | 742617 44% | 10y ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $2,967 | 3 | $989 | 0.0% | CALIFORNIA SENIOR ADVOCATES… 52% | 12y ago |
| Travel & Events | $1,396 | 1 | $1K | 0.0% | CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE LAW EN… 100% | 12y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
182
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$11,233,404 · 37% of revenue
361
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$4,023,474 · 13% of revenue
2,245
One-time clients 1 cycle
$15,177,944 · 50% of revenue
Top 20 anchor clients · all-time
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 | $28,004,168 | 92.0% | 2,714 | |
| DC | $1,623,555 | 5.3% | 8 | |
| Unknown | $783,775 | 2.6% | 58 | |
| TX | $10,488 | 0.0% | 2 | |
| NY | $6,663 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| FL | $3,780 | 0.0% | 2 | |
| VA | $1,000 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| VT | $894 | 0.0% | 1 | |
| MD | $500 | 0.0% | 1 |
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 | 2017-01-23 | REYES FOR ASSEMBLY 2016, SPONSORED BY A COALITION OF LABOR UNIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS; NEIGHBORS UNITED FOR A STRONGER MIDDLE CLASS TO SUPPORT ELOISE | Software & Tech | Voter Data | $352,842 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-05-08 | JONES FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL 2018; DAVE | Software & Tech | — | $176,463 |
| Largest all-time | 2005-11-02 | SERIOUSLY SAVING CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY A COALITION OF EDUCATORS, FIREFIGHTERS, SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, HEALTH CARE GIVERS AND LABOR | Software & Tech | — | $164,610 |
| Largest all-time | 2005-03-31 | PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE FUND | Other / Unclassified | — | $150,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2008-01-23 | COALITION TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S BUDGET & ECONOMY, SPONSORED BY A GROUP OF INDIAN GAMING TRIBES | Fundraising | Mailing Lists | $149,920 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-23 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC | Software & Tech | Voter Data | $30,413 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Strategy & Research | Data Consulting | $10,300 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-11 | ALLEN FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; BEN | — | — | $9,447 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-18 | SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 | Software & Tech | — | $9,283 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-31 | SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CALIFORNIANS FOR A FIGHTER IN SUPPORT OF ERIC | Software & Tech | Polling Supporting Eric Swalwell | $8,400 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Strategy & Research | Data Consulting | $5,200 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | BRICENO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ADA | Software & Tech | Voter Data | $1,181 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | BRICENO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ADA | Software & Tech | Voter Data | $815 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | PUDLO FOR CA STATE SENATE DISTRICT 26, 2026; MAEBE | Field & Voter Contact | Canvassing Walk Lists | $510 |