SEXTANT STRATEGIES & RESEARCH LLC
SEXTANT STRATEGIES & RESEARCH LLC is a strategy & research vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle SEXTANT STRATEGIES & RESEARCH LLC was paid $3.29M across 77 client committees, of which $66K 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 |
$3,587,968 | 243 rows | 98.2% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$65,965 | 3 rows | 1.8% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Feb 23, 2015 → May 15, 2026
- spans 11.2 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 243
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 77
- 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.
Top buyers last 1 months · top 5
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKING, A COALITION OF EDUCATORS, INSURANCE AGENTS, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 1365806 |
$4,700 | 1 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$4,700 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$4,700 | 1 |
| PALACIO IN AD35; CALIFORNIANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY - AGAINST ANA 1491200 |
$4,700 | 1 |
| 911819 911819 |
$4,700 | 1 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ROY FOR SENATE 2026 SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; L.A. COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION IN SUPPORT OF DR. SION 1488685 |
$60,370 | 2 |
| DEEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SOUTH BAY TEACHERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING SARA 1489854 |
$52,740 | 2 |
| SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 1479788 |
$39,360 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$15,145 | 2 |
| 911819 911819 |
$10,740 | 2 |
| KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKING, A COALITION OF EDUCATORS, INSURANCE AGENTS, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 1365806 |
$10,740 | 2 |
| BUILDING A PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR CALIFORNIA FACILITATED BY AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA, SPONSORED BY LAND O' LAKES, INC. 1399192 |
$9,105 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY 1275549 |
$6,040 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ROY FOR SENATE 2026 SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; L.A. COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION IN SUPPORT OF DR. SION 1488685 |
$60,370 | 2 |
| DEEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SOUTH BAY TEACHERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING SARA 1489854 |
$52,740 | 2 |
| 963026 963026 |
$44,030 | 1 |
| SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 1479788 |
$39,360 | 1 |
| 742855 742855 |
$35,168 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1231459 |
$24,276 | 4 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$15,145 | 2 |
| COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT THE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA'S FARMERS AND RANCHERS 1411956 |
$13,383 | 1 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ROY FOR SENATE 2026 SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; L.A. COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION IN SUPPORT OF DR. SION 1488685 |
$60,370 | 2 |
| DEEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SOUTH BAY TEACHERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING SARA 1489854 |
$52,740 | 2 |
| 963026 963026 |
$44,030 | 1 |
| SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 1479788 |
$39,360 | 1 |
| 742855 742855 |
$35,168 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1231459 |
$24,276 | 4 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$15,145 | 2 |
| COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT THE ALLIANCE OF CALIFORNIA'S FARMERS AND RANCHERS 1411956 |
$13,383 | 1 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ROY FOR SENATE 2026 SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; L.A. COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION IN SUPPORT OF DR. SION 1488685 |
$60,370 | 2 |
| CLOOBECK FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1476744 |
$59,990 | 1 |
| DEEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SOUTH BAY TEACHERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING SARA 1489854 |
$52,740 | 2 |
| 963026 963026 |
$44,030 | 1 |
| SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 1479788 |
$39,360 | 1 |
| 742855 742855 |
$35,168 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1231459 |
$24,276 | 4 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$19,845 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE OF FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES PAC 1465611 |
$15,145 | 2 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 742855 742855 |
$60,481 | 4 |
| ROY FOR SENATE 2026 SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION; L.A. COUNTY HEALTHCARE COALITION IN SUPPORT OF DR. SION 1488685 |
$60,370 | 2 |
| CLOOBECK FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1476744 |
$59,990 | 1 |
| DEEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SOUTH BAY TEACHERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING SARA 1489854 |
$52,740 | 2 |
| 911819 911819 |
$47,710 | 7 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 1376693 |
$47,065 | 10 |
| 963026 963026 |
$44,030 | 1 |
| SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 1479788 |
$39,360 | 1 |
| 741666 741666 |
$38,545 | 1 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; JUAN 1456748 |
$33,000 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $38,188 | 1.16% |
| Republican | $0 | 0.00% |
| Non-partisan | $3,252,264 | 98.84% |
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 | Q3 | 2016 | $28K | 1 | EDVOICE FOR THE KIDS PAC 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $28K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $22K | 1 | 963026 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $50K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $22K | 1 | C00638478 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $22K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $135K | 7 | PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SP… 34% | Other / Unclassified 55% | $156K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $231K | 14 | VILLARAIGOSA FOR GOVERNOR 2… 31% | Other / Unclassified 91% | $388K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $90K | 4 | PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SP… 27% | Other / Unclassified 74% | $478K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $46K | 4 | CABALLERO FOR SENATE 2018 S… 40% | Strategy & Research 50% | $524K | — |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $64K | 11 | KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKIN… 36% | Other / Unclassified 99% | $588K | +129% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $84K | 4 | 963026 86% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $672K | +284% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $26K | 1 | C00711911 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $26K | +20% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $189K | 20 | KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 37% | Strategy & Research 51% | $215K | +41% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $13K | 1 | PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY … 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $228K | -94% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $209K | 12 | CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE POLI… 59% | Strategy & Research 82% | $437K | +132% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $68K | 6 | CORTESE FOR STATE SENATE 20… 36% | Strategy & Research 100% | $505K | +47% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $40K | 1 | COALITION FOR FAIR LEGAL FE… 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $545K | -53% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $106K | 4 | COALITION FOR FAIR LEGAL FE… 51% | Strategy & Research 97% | $106K | -44% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $395K | 30 | CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE POLI… 16% | Strategy & Research 57% | $501K | +2977% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $202K | 8 | 741666 36% | Strategy & Research 72% | $704K | -3% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $28K | 2 | PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY … 65% | Other / Unclassified 65% | $731K | -59% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $16K | 1 | BOERNER FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; … 100% | Strategy & Research 100% | $747K | — |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $209K | 11 | CALIFORNIA LABOR AND BUSINE… 25% | Strategy & Research 61% | $956K | +422% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $42K | 1 | PORTANTINO, ANTHONY 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $42K | — |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $232K | 19 | KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKIN… 22% | Strategy & Research 79% | $274K | +119% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $176K | 13 | 741666 22% | Strategy & Research 100% | $450K | -13% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $84K | 12 | HOUSING PROVIDERS FOR RESPO… 21% | Strategy & Research 79% | $534K | +203% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $60K | 1 | CLOOBECK FOR GOVERNOR 2026 100% | Other / Unclassified 100% | $594K | +275% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $84K | 4 | 963026 52% | Strategy & Research 84% | $678K | -60% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $159K | 12 | SORIA FOR SENATE 2026 25% | Other / Unclassified 52% | $159K | -31% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $133K | 13 | DEEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SOU… 40% | Print & Mail 20% | $292K | — |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy & Research | $1,737,854 | 119 | $15K | 49.4% | CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE POLI… 12% | 4w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $1,696,276 | 105 | $16K | 48.2% | 963026 11% | 2mo ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $27,500 | 2 | $14K | 0.8% | PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SP… 84% | 7y ago |
| Print & Mail | $26,370 | 1 | $26K | 0.7% | DEEN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SOU… 100% | 5w ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $12,258 | 2 | $6K | 0.3% | PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SP… 189% | 2mo ago |
| Media | $10,740 | 2 | $5K | 0.3% | CALIFORNIA LEADS 100% | 3w ago |
| Digital | $6,820 | 1 | $7K | 0.2% | KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN 100% | 5y ago |
| Travel & Events | $1,520 | 1 | $2K | 0.0% | 741666 100% | 10y ago |
| Fundraising | $488 | 3 | $163 | 0.0% | KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKIN… 100% | 6y 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 963026 | 5 | $258,813 | 11 | 2016-04-21 | 2025-12-12 |
| KEEP CALIFORNIA GOLDEN | 5 | $222,733 | 25 | 2019-09-27 | 2026-05-14 |
| 741666 | 3 | $211,320 | 5 | 2015-04-21 | 2024-07-25 |
| KEEPING CALIFORNIANS WORKING, A COALITION OF EDUCATORS, INSURANCE AGENTS, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS | 5 | $159,428 | 20 | 2019-08-20 | 2026-05-15 |
| PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE | 4 | $158,292 | 11 | 2016-11-14 | 2024-02-23 |
| CALIFORNIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC | 3 | $73,930 | 8 | 2016-04-21 | 2022-05-13 |
| 742855 | 3 | $66,606 | 5 | 2020-10-23 | 2026-02-26 |
| 911819 | 4 | $64,755 | 9 | 2020-01-23 | 2026-05-13 |
| CALIFORNIANS FOR JOBS AND A STRONG ECONOMY | 3 | $58,509 | 8 | 2022-02-22 | 2026-03-25 |
| EDVOICE FOR THE KIDS PAC | 3 | $56,859 | 5 | 2017-09-25 | 2020-07-27 |
| CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE | 4 | $56,484 | 6 | 2019-09-04 | 2026-03-26 |
| 962938 | 3 | $30,346 | 4 | 2016-05-24 | 2020-02-12 |
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 | $3,514,868 | 98.0% | 73 | |
| Unknown | $73,100 | 2.0% | 4 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.