SOUTHWEST
$450K
2025-2026 cycle
SOUTHWEST is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle SOUTHWEST was paid $450K across 172 client committees, of which $10K 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
$450K
=
$439K
(Schedule B)
+
$10K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$439,058 | 1,313 rows | 97.7% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$10,466 | 8 rows | 2.3% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jan 26, 2000 → Jul 31, 2026
- spans 26.5 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 1,313
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 172
- 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
$86K
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 3
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$12,694 | 18 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$1,106 | 1 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$1,044 | 4 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 6
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$22,262 | 36 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HEATH 1477611 |
$3,926 | 9 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$3,788 | 16 |
| LACKEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 1458117 |
$3,451 | 4 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$1,106 | 1 |
| BLANCO CESAR J HONORABLE 00069541 |
$6 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$36,744 | 67 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HEATH 1477611 |
$5,668 | 15 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$5,623 | 23 |
| LACKEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 1458117 |
$3,451 | 4 |
| VAN DER MARK FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; GRACEY 1481181 |
$2,979 | 9 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$1,334 | 3 |
| FAIRLY CAROLINE HONORABLE 00088079 |
$768 | 3 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ORANGE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES COMMUNITY ACTION FUND PAC 1282464 |
$649 | 1 |
| MOORE, FELIX BARRY AL · Senate REP |
$326 | 4 |
| FLOOD, MIKE NE · House REP |
$292 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$36,744 | 67 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HEATH 1477611 |
$12,772 | 36 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$11,527 | 46 |
| HUFFINES DONALD B MR DON 00069651 |
$4,317 | 6 |
| LACKEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 1458117 |
$3,451 | 4 |
| FAIRLY CAROLINE HONORABLE 00088079 |
$3,388 | 12 |
| VAN DER MARK FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; GRACEY 1481181 |
$3,165 | 10 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$1,827 | 6 |
| CORTESE, MIKE TN · House DEM |
$1,421 | 8 |
| MOORE, FELIX BARRY AL · Senate REP |
$848 | 11 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$36,744 | 67 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HEATH 1477611 |
$18,176 | 49 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$13,725 | 55 |
| SCHECHTER LILLIE J MS 00081381 |
$5,393 | 28 |
| HUFFINES DONALD B MR DON 00069651 |
$4,317 | 6 |
| FAIRLY CAROLINE HONORABLE 00088079 |
$3,706 | 13 |
| VAN DER MARK FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; GRACEY 1481181 |
$3,621 | 11 |
| LACKEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 1458117 |
$3,451 | 4 |
| MOORE, FELIX BARRY AL · Senate REP |
$1,915 | 13 |
| ORANGE COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION (COPE) 1229755 |
$1,827 | 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 |
$36,744 | 67 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HEATH 1477611 |
$18,176 | 49 |
| FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH 1479464 |
$13,725 | 55 |
| FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HEATH 1457651 |
$11,052 | 28 |
| SCHECHTER LILLIE J MS 00081381 |
$6,355 | 30 |
| HUFFINES DONALD B MR DON 00069651 |
$4,317 | 6 |
| FAIRLY CAROLINE HONORABLE 00088079 |
$4,139 | 14 |
| VAN DER MARK FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; GRACEY 1481181 |
$3,621 | 11 |
| LACKEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 1458117 |
$3,451 | 4 |
| TEAM MARSHALL II C00755074 |
$3,142 | 4 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 49%
R · 51%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $35,851 | 7.98% |
| Republican | $37,249 | 8.29% |
| Non-partisan | $376,425 | 83.74% |
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 | $420 | 2 | TUCK FOR STATE SUPERINTENDE… 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $420 | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $3K | 14 | TUCK FOR STATE SUPERINTENDE… 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $3K | 13 | TUCK FOR STATE SUPERINTENDE… 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $6K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $644 | 1 | JENNY WILSON FOR SENATE 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $644 | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $2K | 8 | TUCK FOR STATE SUPERINTENDE… 51% | Travel & Events 100% | $9K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $234 | 1 | REY GONZALEZ FOR CONGRESS 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $878 | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $4K | 17 | COALITION TO PROTECT LOCAL … 35% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $29K | 90 | BETO FOR TEXAS 63% | Travel & Events 100% | $34K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $8K | 28 | TUCK FOR STATE SUPERINTENDE… 33% | Travel & Events 100% | $41K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $15K | 14 | COALITION TO PROTECT LOCAL … 58% | Travel & Events 100% | $56K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $4K | 8 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BL… 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $60K | +751% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $1K | 2 | ELISSA SLOTKIN FOR CONGRESS 58% | Travel & Events 100% | $1K | — |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $6K | 25 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BL… 73% | Travel & Events 100% | $66K | +69% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $814 | 2 | GREG PENCE VICTORY 95% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | — |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $11K | 42 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BL… 55% | Travel & Events 100% | $76K | +311% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $2K | 5 | FINKENAUER, ABBY 42% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | +166% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $13K | 50 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BL… 59% | Travel & Events 100% | $89K | +522% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $921 | 2 | REY GONZALEZ FOR CONGRESS 85% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | +294% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $11K | 43 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BL… 56% | Travel & Events 100% | $15K | +165% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $3K | 18 | JAN PAC 37% | Travel & Events 100% | $19K | -88% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $3K | 24 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; BL… 31% | Travel & Events 100% | $22K | -61% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $4K | 13 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; HE… 34% | Travel & Events 100% | $25K | -75% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $3K | 10 | NEWSOM; CALIFORNIA PATRIOT … 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $28K | -24% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $4K | 10 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; HE… 79% | Travel & Events 100% | $32K | -31% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $2K | 9 | GREITENS, ERIC 48% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | +145% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $4K | 15 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; HE… 66% | Travel & Events 100% | $36K | -63% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $5K | 14 | GREITENS, ERIC 58% | Travel & Events 100% | $7K | +189% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $5K | 8 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; HE… 70% | Travel & Events 100% | $41K | -65% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $3K | 11 | DEFEND OUR CONSERVATIVE SEN… 50% | Travel & Events 100% | $10K | +227% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $8K | 26 | DEFEND OUR CONSERVATIVE SEN… 33% | Travel & Events 100% | $18K | -28% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $7K | 18 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; HE… 22% | Travel & Events 100% | $25K | +118% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $4K | 21 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; HE… 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $30K | +52% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $11K | 26 | SCHMITT, ERIC 38% | Travel & Events 100% | $41K | +198% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $4K | 8 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 51% | Travel & Events 100% | $44K | +33% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $4K | 7 | RICKETTS, PETE 40% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | — |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $5K | 18 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 41% | Travel & Events 100% | $49K | +28% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $2K | 6 | MOORE, FELIX BARRY 45% | Travel & Events 100% | $6K | +6% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $5K | 10 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 60% | Travel & Events 100% | $54K | +18% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $843 | 4 | RICKETTS, PETE 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $7K | -83% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $5K | 8 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 59% | Travel & Events 100% | $59K | +6% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $3K | 7 | KAMLAGER-DOVE, SYDNEY 55% | Travel & Events 100% | $10K | -8% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $12K | 40 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 19% | Travel & Events 100% | $22K | +50% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $12K | 33 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 45% | Travel & Events 100% | $34K | +67% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $13K | 43 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 30% | Travel & Events 100% | $47K | +204% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $10K | 22 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 47% | Travel & Events 100% | $57K | -12% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $10K | 40 | SCHECHTER LILLIE J MS 61% | Travel & Events 100% | $67K | +187% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $3K | 4 | TEAM MARSHALL II 55% | Travel & Events 75% | $3K | -38% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $3K | 9 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HE… 77% | Travel & Events 100% | $71K | -33% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $10K | 31 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HE… 58% | Travel & Events 87% | $81K | +109% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $2K | 4 | MOORE, FELIX BARRY 67% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | +108% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $7K | 19 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; HE… 39% | Travel & Events 100% | $88K | +51% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $2K | 8 | UNRIGGED PAC 35% | Travel & Events 100% | $6K | -25% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $18K | 55 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 202… 34% | Travel & Events 76% | $24K | +50% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $41K | 99 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 60% | Travel & Events 88% | $65K | +230% |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $15K | 22 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 86% | Travel & Events 88% | $80K | +14% |
Revenue by service category
Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $423,719 | 1,259 | $337 | 98.4% | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 9% | 2w ago |
| Fundraising | $7,678 | 30 | $256 | 1.8% | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 202… 90% | 2w ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $8 | 1 | $8 | 0.0% | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 100% | 2mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$872 | 2 | $-436 | -0.2% | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 0% | 2w ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
9
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$36,963 · 8% of revenue
41
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$218,626 · 50% of revenue
119
One-time clients 1 cycle
$183,469 · 42% of revenue
Top 9 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOORE, FELIX BARRY | 3 | $6,766 | 28 | 2022-06-27 | 2026-05-21 |
| NEWSOM; CALIFORNIA PATRIOT COALITION - RECALL GOVERNOR GAVIN | 3 | $6,610 | 22 | 2020-09-07 | 2025-01-07 |
| TEAM MARSHALL II | 3 | $5,628 | 14 | 2021-07-16 | 2025-02-10 |
| FLOOD, MIKE | 3 | $4,851 | 13 | 2022-02-28 | 2026-04-22 |
| HUFFINES DONALD B MR DON | 3 | $4,432 | 7 | 2021-07-15 | 2026-02-02 |
| CALIFORNIA LATINO PAC | 3 | $4,029 | 8 | 2015-12-14 | 2023-01-31 |
| OCHOA BOGH FOR SENATE 2024; ROSILICIE | 3 | $2,049 | 6 | 2021-11-29 | 2024-12-17 |
| COMMITTEE TO ELECT JASON ISAAC | 3 | $1,592 | 4 | 2011-07-20 | 2014-02-05 |
| HONOR PAC | 3 | $1,008 | 8 | 2015-09-24 | 2024-09-05 |
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 | $299,990 | 70.1% | 82 | |
| TX | $65,865 | 15.4% | 43 | |
| VA | $15,219 | 3.6% | 4 | |
| NE | $9,612 | 2.2% | 2 | |
| MO | $9,564 | 2.2% | 4 | |
| AL | $6,766 | 1.6% | 1 | |
| DC | $6,384 | 1.5% | 6 | |
| NV | $4,049 | 0.9% | 4 | |
| IA | $3,731 | 0.9% | 1 | |
| NM | $3,141 | 0.7% | 1 | |
| OK | $2,046 | 0.5% | 2 | |
| TN | $1,421 | 0.3% | 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 | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel | $4,978 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-11-15 | COALITION TO PROTECT LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS, SPONSORED BY BUSINESS, LABOR, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, TRANSPORTATION ADVOCATES AND TAXPAYERS | Travel & Events | — | $3,923 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-10-29 | BULLDOG VICTORY PAC | Travel & Events | PAC AIRFARE | $3,731 |
| Largest all-time | 2026-04-23 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - Multiple Trips on 3/2, 3/14, 3/17, and 3/31. 4 people total, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Fresno, Campaign Events | $3,530 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-04-17 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; HEATH | Travel & Events | 5/3 to 5/6 Round Trip Air Travel for 8 staff and candidate to CRP Convention | $2,952 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - See notes for details | $2,223 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - 5/5-5/12, Airfare, Los Angeles; SanDiego Campaign Travel, 5 people | $2,060 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-02-10 | TEAM MARSHALL II | Travel & Events | TRAVEL | $1,399 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - 5/7, Airfare, Burbank, CA, Campaign Travel, 1 person | $755 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - 4/16, Airfare, Sacramento, CA, Campaign Travel, 1 person | $395 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - 5/15, Airfare, Sacramento, CA, Campaign Travel, 1 person | $318 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH | Fundraising | 05/14/2026, Sacramento to San Diego, Airfare for Candidate to attend fundraising events. | $258 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | FRYDAY FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2026; JOSH | Fundraising | 05/14/2026, Sacramento to San Diego, Airfare for Candidate to attend fundraising events. | $228 |