PUBLIC POLICY POLLING
PUBLIC POLICY POLLING is a strategy & research vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle PUBLIC POLICY POLLING was paid $5.00M across 313 client committees, of which $30K 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
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$4,974,399 | 659 rows | 99.4% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$30,000 | 16 rows | 0.6% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Mar 5, 2012 → Apr 21, 2026
- spans 14.1 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 659
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 313
- 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.
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 7
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC C00928374 |
$24,000 | 1 |
| LONE STAR RISING PAC C00918268 |
$12,000 | 1 |
| GOLDMAN, DANIEL NY · House DEM |
$11,000 | 1 |
| KLUWE FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; CHRIS 1482344 |
$11,000 | 1 |
| DEFEND THE VOTE C00764233 |
$9,000 | 1 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$7,000 | 1 |
| SWEETSER, KYLE AL · Senate DEM |
$500 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| DCCC C00000935 |
$39,000 | 4 |
| HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE GINA 00080440 |
$34,000 | 2 |
| JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC C00928374 |
$24,000 | 1 |
| DSCC C00042366 |
$18,000 | 2 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$17,000 | 1 |
| DREAM NYC C00928069 |
$15,000 | 1 |
| SMP C00484642 |
$15,000 | 2 |
| CLEAR VOICE MINNESOTA C00912477 |
$12,500 | 1 |
| UFFORD, DON MI · House DEM |
$12,000 | 1 |
| LONE STAR RISING PAC C00918268 |
$12,000 | 1 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| DSCC C00042366 |
$69,000 | 8 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$47,000 | 5 |
| HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE GINA 00080440 |
$34,000 | 2 |
| JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC C00928374 |
$24,000 | 1 |
| PROTECT PROGRESS C00848440 |
$18,500 | 1 |
| BENGS, BRIAN SD · Senate IND |
$18,000 | 2 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$17,000 | 1 |
| SMP C00484642 |
$15,000 | 2 |
| DREAM NYC C00928069 |
$15,000 | 1 |
| CLEAR VOICE MINNESOTA C00912477 |
$12,500 | 1 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| DSCC C00042366 |
$69,000 | 8 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$61,000 | 6 |
| HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE GINA 00080440 |
$34,000 | 2 |
| SMP C00484642 |
$25,000 | 4 |
| JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC C00928374 |
$24,000 | 1 |
| PROTECT PROGRESS C00848440 |
$18,500 | 1 |
| IN THIS TOGETHER PAC C00864785 |
$18,000 | 2 |
| BENGS, BRIAN SD · Senate IND |
$18,000 | 2 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$17,000 | 1 |
| DGA ACTION C00503789 |
$17,000 | 2 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| WITH HONOR FUND II, INC. C00831404 |
$78,000 | 8 |
| DSCC C00042366 |
$69,000 | 8 |
| DCCC C00000935 |
$61,000 | 6 |
| PRINCIPLED VETERANS FUND (PV FUND) C00780841 |
$40,000 | 5 |
| HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE GINA 00080440 |
$34,000 | 2 |
| 782240 782240 |
$30,250 | 5 |
| CHC BOLD PAC C00365536 |
$29,000 | 2 |
| PROTECT PROGRESS C00848440 |
$26,500 | 2 |
| SMP C00484642 |
$25,000 | 4 |
| JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC C00928374 |
$24,000 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $3,252,918 | 65.00% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $1,751,481 | 35.00% |
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 · 10 years
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2016 | $3K | 1 | NGUYEN FOR CALIFORNIA STATE… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $3K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $20K | 4 | END CITIZENS UNITED 38% | Strategy & Research 100% | $20K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $28K | 9 | HAWAII PAC 19% | Strategy & Research 100% | $47K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $8K | 3 | END CITIZENS UNITED 44% | Strategy & Research 100% | $55K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $21K | 7 | HAWAII PAC 31% | Strategy & Research 100% | $76K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $70K | 21 | HMP 14% | Strategy & Research 100% | $146K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $174K | 38 | HMP 17% | Strategy & Research 100% | $320K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $385K | 28 | HMP 78% | Strategy & Research 100% | $705K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $536K | 38 | HMP 65% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.24M | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $25K | 4 | MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION 51% | Strategy & Research 100% | $25K | +26% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $35K | 10 | DUTY AND COUNTRY 26% | Strategy & Research 100% | $59K | +25% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $14K | 4 | 314 ACTION FUND 33% | Strategy & Research 100% | $73K | +69% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $5K | 1 | GOSEWEHR HERNANDEZ ROCIO E … 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.25M | — |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $46K | 11 | 314 ACTION FUND 33% | Strategy & Research 100% | $118K | +114% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $62K | 13 | C00659011 16% | Strategy & Research 100% | $180K | -12% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $115K | 24 | SMP 14% | Strategy & Research 100% | $294K | -34% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $324K | 56 | MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTION 13% | Strategy & Research 100% | $618K | -16% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $291K | 23 | HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN C… 46% | Strategy & Research 100% | $909K | -46% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $5K | 1 | 782240 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $913K | — |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $69K | 4 | 314 ACTION FUND 56% | Strategy & Research 100% | $69K | +182% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $34K | 5 | 314 ACTION FUND 50% | Strategy & Research 100% | $103K | -1% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $7K | 1 | PATRIOT MAJORITY TEXAS DISS… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $920K | — |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $36K | 5 | 314 ACTION FUND 62% | Strategy & Research 100% | $139K | +164% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $10K | 3 | PATRIOT MAJORITY TEXAS DISS… 74% | Strategy & Research 100% | $930K | +90% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $106K | 12 | GMI PAC, INC. 29% | Strategy & Research 100% | $244K | +132% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $103K | 18 | TEXAS JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFE… 31% | Strategy & Research 100% | $347K | +67% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $223K | 36 | SMP 11% | Strategy & Research 100% | $570K | +94% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $167K | 25 | SMP 27% | Strategy & Research 100% | $737K | -48% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $375K | 34 | SMP 31% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.11M | +29% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $500 | 1 | CLINTON TINA HONORABLE 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.11M | -89% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $26K | 4 | GALLEGO, RUBEN 39% | Strategy & Research 100% | $26K | -63% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $9K | 1 | SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATIC LEADER… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.12M | — |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $57K | 8 | JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY PAC 41% | Strategy & Research 100% | $83K | +68% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $56K | 6 | MARLINGA, CARL J. 21% | Strategy & Research 100% | $139K | +58% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $10K | 2 | HERNANDEZ CASSANDRA HONORAB… 65% | Strategy & Research 100% | $1.13M | +5% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $100K | 13 | DSCC 14% | Strategy & Research 100% | $239K | -5% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $136K | 17 | DSCC 15% | Strategy & Research 100% | $375K | +32% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $191K | 25 | DSCC 15% | Strategy & Research 100% | $566K | -14% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $221K | 30 | WITH HONOR FUND II, INC. 18% | Strategy & Research 100% | $788K | +32% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $135K | 16 | WITH HONOR FUND II, INC. 22% | Strategy & Research 100% | $923K | -64% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $27K | 3 | IN THIS TOGETHER PAC 34% | Strategy & Research 100% | $27K | +3% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $60K | 7 | DCCC 23% | Strategy & Research 100% | $87K | +5% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $3K | 1 | 782240 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $925K | — |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $155K | 17 | PROTECT PROGRESS 12% | Strategy & Research 100% | $241K | +175% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $30K | 3 | HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE G… 58% | Strategy & Research 100% | $955K | +195% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $112K | 13 | DSCC 23% | Strategy & Research 100% | $353K | +12% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $286K | 31 | DCCC 14% | Strategy & Research 96% | $639K | +110% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $11K | 1 | KLUWE FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; CH… 100% | — | $650K | -94% |
Revenue by service category
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| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy & Research | $4,943,724 | 657 | $8K | 100.0% | HMP 14% | 2mo ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMP | 4 | $293,504 | 28 | 2018-11-13 | 2026-03-05 |
| 314 ACTION FUND | 4 | $205,000 | 27 | 2018-11-13 | 2026-02-09 |
| DSCC | 4 | $185,167 | 27 | 2019-02-25 | 2026-02-18 |
| END CITIZENS UNITED | 4 | $178,750 | 28 | 2017-02-03 | 2024-02-08 |
| C00659011 | 3 | $119,000 | 17 | 2018-07-10 | 2022-08-08 |
| TEXAS JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY PAC DISSOLVED | 3 | $95,000 | 13 | 2018-09-13 | 2024-02-23 |
| CHC BOLD PAC | 3 | $82,000 | 7 | 2020-07-13 | 2024-10-22 |
| EMILYS LIST | 3 | $71,417 | 12 | 2020-05-14 | 2024-10-17 |
| 782240 | 4 | $64,750 | 11 | 2018-05-24 | 2025-07-01 |
| JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY PAC | 3 | $46,250 | 7 | 2017-11-17 | 2024-10-11 |
| CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS PAC | 3 | $24,500 | 5 | 2022-08-12 | 2026-02-23 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | $2,316,604 | 51.2% | 45 | |
| Unknown | $608,995 | 13.5% | 91 | |
| TX | $594,500 | 13.2% | 41 | |
| CA | $326,550 | 7.2% | 34 | |
| VA | $177,000 | 3.9% | 4 | |
| MN | $101,500 | 2.2% | 7 | |
| AZ | $92,500 | 2.0% | 7 | |
| PA | $79,000 | 1.7% | 8 | |
| MI | $62,500 | 1.4% | 7 | |
| NY | $59,000 | 1.3% | 7 | |
| FL | $52,000 | 1.2% | 6 | |
| WI | $50,500 | 1.1% | 4 |
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 | 2018-09-04 | HMP | Strategy & Research | POLLING SERVICES | $154,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-10-03 | HMP | Strategy & Research | POLLING SERVICES | $106,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-10-22 | HMP | Strategy & Research | POLLING SERVICES | $100,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-09-19 | HMP | Strategy & Research | POLLING SERVICES | $82,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-10-22 | HMP | Strategy & Research | POLLING SERVICES | $70,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-16 | JOBS AND DEMOCRACY PAC | Strategy & Research | POLLING | $24,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-07-08 | PROTECT PROGRESS | Strategy & Research | POLLING | $18,500 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-28 | PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE | Strategy & Research | — | $17,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-02 | HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE GINA | Strategy & Research | polling | $17,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-21 | DREAM NYC | Strategy & Research | POLLING | $15,000 |
| Recent | 2026-04-21 | KLUWE FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; CHRIS | — | — | $11,000 |
| Recent | 2026-03-23 | GOLDMAN, DANIEL | Strategy & Research | RESEARCH SERVICES | $11,000 |
| Recent | 2026-03-27 | DCCC | Strategy & Research | GENERIC CMTE. POLLING | $7,000 |
| Recent | 2026-03-10 | SWEETSER, KYLE | Strategy & Research | POLLING SERVICES | $500 |