SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle SOUTHWEST AIRLINES was paid $20.63M across 4,845 client committees, of which $152K 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 |
$20,473,360 | 61,947 rows | 99.3% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$152,366 | 215 rows | 0.7% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jul 21, 1999 → Dec 31, 2026
- spans 27.4 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 61,947
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 4,845
- 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 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 00055005 |
$990 | 5 |
| HUGHES D BRYAN HONORABLE 00051630 |
$974 | 1 |
| PEREZ VINCENT HONORABLE 00088039 |
$966 | 2 |
| HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE GINA 00080440 |
$911 | 5 |
| CALIFORNIA'S BEST 1442900 |
$871 | 1 |
| PARKER IV NATHANIEL W HONORABLE TAN 00058399 |
$830 | 2 |
| LUTHER SHELLEY A HONORABLE 00084939 |
$797 | 1 |
| MOODY JOSEPH E HONORABLE 00062850 |
$697 | 1 |
| PIERSON KATRINA L HONORABLE 00088279 |
$665 | 2 |
| SHAW PENNY HONORABLE 00083989 |
$547 | 1 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$26,488 | 83 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$21,028 | 50 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$18,762 | 45 |
| PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; COTTIE 1476936 |
$10,749 | 3 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$6,421 | 3 |
| BRYAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477262 |
$5,627 | 14 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$5,558 | 24 |
| 780657 780657 |
$5,376 | 4 |
| HILTON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; STEVE 1480425 |
$4,562 | 9 |
| HINOJOSA REGINA HONORABLE GINA 00080440 |
$4,390 | 16 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$43,569 | 144 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$36,394 | 87 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$20,251 | 48 |
| PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; COTTIE 1476936 |
$15,852 | 11 |
| TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00015831 |
$12,281 | 44 |
| PERRY CHARLES L HONORABLE 00066066 |
$12,219 | 4 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$12,166 | 14 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$11,848 | 29 |
| 810163 810163 |
$11,694 | 5 |
| 741666 741666 |
$10,621 | 15 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$43,569 | 144 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$36,394 | 87 |
| 741666 741666 |
$26,642 | 41 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$25,382 | 35 |
| 744058 744058 |
$23,637 | 9 |
| 810163 810163 |
$21,655 | 15 |
| MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FIONA 1457360 |
$21,593 | 85 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$21,024 | 60 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$20,251 | 48 |
| THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026; TONY 1461509 |
$19,002 | 82 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$49,408 | 160 |
| 810163 810163 |
$40,908 | 22 |
| 741666 741666 |
$39,960 | 61 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$39,448 | 52 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$36,394 | 87 |
| WEST ROYCE HONORABLE 00020990 |
$32,083 | 81 |
| MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FIONA 1457360 |
$29,583 | 108 |
| 744058 744058 |
$27,859 | 12 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$23,837 | 19 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$22,807 | 68 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| 810163 810163 |
$60,099 | 45 |
| 741666 741666 |
$54,948 | 91 |
| DIGNITY CA SEIU LOCAL 2015 1357256 |
$51,901 | 1 |
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$49,408 | 160 |
| WEST ROYCE HONORABLE 00020990 |
$41,068 | 101 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$39,448 | 52 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$36,394 | 87 |
| 744058 744058 |
$35,061 | 16 |
| MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FIONA 1457360 |
$34,482 | 125 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$29,505 | 25 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $1,260,225 | 6.11% |
| Republican | $827,240 | 4.01% |
| Non-partisan | $18,538,261 | 89.88% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
People at this agency 0 buyers · 6 leadership
Leadership 6
Founders, partners, chiefs — for strategic / partnership conversations.
Vice President Labor Relations
Midlothian
COO
Dallas
CEO
EVP & Chief Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer
CLO
Dallas
CFO
LinkedIn company page · updated 2mo ago
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 | $188K | 538 | TEXANS FOR RICK PERRY 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $188K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $55K | 174 | CHC BOLD PAC 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $55K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $225K | 574 | RODRIGUEZ FOR SCHOOL BOARD … 8% | Travel & Events 99% | $413K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $62K | 205 | C00501197 16% | Travel & Events 100% | $118K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $157K | 529 | 741666 5% | Travel & Events 99% | $570K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $73K | 285 | C00501197 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $190K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $199K | 640 | 741666 6% | Travel & Events 99% | $769K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $84K | 304 | C00501197 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $274K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $331K | 1187 | C00501197 5% | Travel & Events 100% | $605K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $423K | 1306 | 810163 6% | Travel & Events 99% | $1.03M | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $300K | 990 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 4% | Travel & Events 100% | $1.33M | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $289K | 893 | ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY -… 4% | Travel & Events 100% | $1.62M | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $138K | 419 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 6% | Travel & Events 99% | $1.76M | -27% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $66K | 207 | CRENSHAW, DANIEL 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $66K | +19% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $195K | 475 | 891044 14% | Travel & Events 98% | $1.95M | -13% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $80K | 243 | C00701698 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $146K | +28% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $146K | 462 | 810163 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $2.1M | -7% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $88K | 296 | C00717215 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $234K | +21% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $186K | 488 | 741666 8% | Travel & Events 99% | $2.28M | -7% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $82K | 303 | C00712968 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $316K | -2% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $297K | 941 | BURKE FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; AU… 3% | Travel & Events 100% | $613K | -10% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $119K | 128 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE 67% | Travel & Events 100% | $732K | -72% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $50K | 207 | C00718031 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $782K | -83% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $45K | 173 | CORI BUSH FOR CONGRESS 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $827K | -84% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2022 | $139 | 1 | KEEP AMERICA AMERICA ACTION… 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $139 | — |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $33K | 129 | WEST ROYCE HONORABLE 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $860K | -76% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $17K | 75 | ROY, CHIP 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $17K | -74% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $64K | 216 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; BL… 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $924K | -67% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $50K | 169 | MISES PAC 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $67K | -37% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $139K | 455 | ALLIANCE FOR A NEW JUSTICE … 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $1.06M | -5% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $53K | 170 | CRENSHAW, DANIEL 12% | Travel & Events 100% | $120K | -40% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $104K | 354 | 810163 10% | Travel & Events 99% | $1.17M | -44% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $53K | 188 | C00783936 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $174K | -35% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $211K | 735 | BURKE FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; AU… 5% | Travel & Events 97% | $384K | -29% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $285K | 951 | CRENSHAW, DANIEL 2% | Travel & Events 99% | $669K | +139% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $256K | 956 | BETO FOR TEXAS DISSOLVED 2% | Travel & Events 100% | $925K | +414% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $258K | 757 | 810163 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $1.18M | +471% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $151K | 465 | 810163 10% | Travel & Events 99% | $1.33M | +361% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $63K | 171 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 12% | Travel & Events 100% | $63K | +268% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $159K | 509 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; BL… 7% | Travel & Events 98% | $1.49M | +148% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $62K | 201 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 14% | Travel & Events 100% | $125K | +24% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $165K | 485 | 810163 8% | Travel & Events 98% | $1.66M | +19% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $86K | 263 | FRIENDS OF COLIN ALLRED 2024 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $210K | +61% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $182K | 483 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; BL… 6% | Travel & Events 99% | $1.84M | +75% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $76K | 221 | ALFORD, MARK 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $286K | +43% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $272K | 841 | BRYAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 3% | Travel & Events 97% | $558K | +29% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $352K | 972 | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; BL… 4% | Travel & Events 99% | $910K | +23% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $370K | 999 | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STAT… 3% | Travel & Events 96% | $1.28M | +45% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $399K | 733 | DIGNITY CA SEIU LOCAL 2015 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $1.68M | +54% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $204K | 455 | 810163 8% | Travel & Events 99% | $1.88M | +35% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $72K | 198 | GENERATION GO LEADERSHIP PAC 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $72K | +16% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $229K | 552 | SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATI… 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $2.11M | +44% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $61K | 183 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $133K | -2% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $282K | 701 | HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 5% | Travel & Events 98% | $2.39M | +70% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $94K | 260 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 7% | Travel & Events 94% | $227K | +9% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $258K | 624 | 744058 4% | Travel & Events 98% | $2.65M | +42% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $103K | 278 | BUSH, CORI 10% | Travel & Events 99% | $330K | +35% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $551K | 1452 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 3% | Travel & Events 71% | $881K | +103% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $344K | 799 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 9% | Travel & Events 58% | $1.22M | -2% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $19,957,469 | 60,810 | $328 | 99.3% | 810163 2% | 3w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $66,077 | 263 | $251 | 0.3% | PERSONAL INSURANCE FEDERATI… 15% | 3mo ago |
| Fundraising | $63,044 | 148 | $426 | 0.3% | DALY FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; TOM 10% | 8w ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $11,748 | 3 | $4K | 0.1% | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STAT… 90% | 2mo ago |
| Strategy & Research | $4,371 | 8 | $546 | 0.0% | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 92% | 2mo ago |
| Media | $357 | 1 | $357 | 0.0% | THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026;… 100% | 3mo ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $283 | 1 | $283 | 0.0% | SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY … 100% | 5mo ago |
| Digital | $245 | 2 | $122 | 0.0% | THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026;… 100% | 2mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $228 | 1 | $228 | 0.0% | GIPSON FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 100% | 3y ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$960 | 3 | $-320 | -0.0% | RUBIO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BL… 0% | 3mo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810163 | 11 | $484,866 | 401 | 2006-03-02 | 2026-05-06 |
| 741666 | 13 | $395,204 | 548 | 2003-07-31 | 2026-05-15 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | 14 | $394,471 | 1,204 | 2001-06-12 | 2026-06-08 |
| 891044 | 11 | $297,496 | 138 | 2003-01-31 | 2022-12-21 |
| 782560 | 11 | $243,618 | 165 | 2000-01-27 | 2023-08-02 |
| ANGELIDES 2006 | 3 | $182,015 | 38 | 2003-07-23 | 2007-07-31 |
| WEST ROYCE HONORABLE | 11 | $167,308 | 526 | 2006-07-10 | 2026-04-02 |
| MOORE, GWEN S | 5 | $114,968 | 599 | 2017-01-30 | 2026-03-04 |
| TEXANS FOR RICK PERRY | 9 | $98,098 | 426 | 2000-02-15 | 2017-02-27 |
| WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | 11 | $95,373 | 70 | 2000-04-07 | 2022-07-27 |
| TEXANS FOR DAN PATRICK | 9 | $91,611 | 260 | 2010-10-25 | 2026-05-12 |
| DAVID DEWHURST COMMITTEE DISSOLVED | 8 | $88,757 | 376 | 2000-01-28 | 2014-05-24 |
| PAXTON JR W KENNETH HONORABLE KEN | 10 | $86,622 | 283 | 2004-06-02 | 2025-12-22 |
| CRENSHAW, DANIEL | 5 | $84,381 | 157 | 2018-05-29 | 2026-01-30 |
| CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE | 13 | $81,199 | 424 | 2000-01-21 | 2025-02-05 |
| FRIENDS OF MICHAEL WILLIAMS DISSOLVED | 6 | $79,965 | 390 | 2001-07-01 | 2010-11-18 |
| FRIENDS OF SUSAN COMBS DISSOLVED | 8 | $78,834 | 338 | 2000-02-08 | 2014-12-03 |
| HECHT NATHAN L HONORABLE | 7 | $71,647 | 410 | 2001-01-05 | 2013-10-24 |
| TEXANS FOR JOE STRAUS | 11 | $71,587 | 297 | 2005-09-24 | 2025-04-10 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION ISSUES PAC | 7 | $70,499 | 51 | 2013-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
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 | $11,391,888 | 57.5% | 2,816 | |
| TX | $6,886,145 | 34.8% | 1,142 | |
| Unknown | $520,464 | 2.6% | 298 | |
| DC | $250,800 | 1.3% | 65 | |
| MO | $147,964 | 0.7% | 14 | |
| WI | $131,178 | 0.7% | 16 | |
| NV | $112,635 | 0.6% | 21 | |
| IL | $106,445 | 0.5% | 28 | |
| NM | $88,168 | 0.4% | 11 | |
| AZ | $60,638 | 0.3% | 21 | |
| TN | $52,009 | 0.3% | 22 | |
| NY | $51,052 | 0.3% | 27 |
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 | 2005-08-04 | MC CLINTOCK FOR LT. GOVERNOR | Travel & Events | AIRFARE | $140,246 |
| Largest all-time | 2010-07-15 | PARDUE-OKIMOTO FOR ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 15, SPONSORED BY THE CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATION; NURSES, PATIENTS AND GUARANTEED HEALTHCARE ADVOCATES FOR | Travel & Events | Event Expenses | $56,480 |
| Largest all-time | 2024-10-05 | DIGNITY CA SEIU LOCAL 2015 | Travel & Events | Federal In-Kind Contribution | $51,901 |
| Largest all-time | 2020-05-20 | WHITMIRE JOHN HONORABLE | Travel & Events | purchased 2,000 shares | $51,745 |
| Largest all-time | 2013-06-19 | 891044 | Travel & Events | — | $35,465 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-08 | PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; COTTIE | Travel & Events | 6/22/26, Airfare, Sacramento, CA, Legislative Event, 30 | $10,306 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-02 | PERRY CHARLES L HONORABLE | — | DC Staff Retreat | $7,799 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-18 | 810163 | Travel & Events | — | $6,198 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-06-17 | PERRY CHARLES L HONORABLE | — | DC Staff Retreat | $3,557 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-28 | 780657 | Travel & Events | Staff Travel | $3,317 |
| Recent | 2026-06-27 | HUGHES D BRYAN HONORABLE | — | Airline tickets | $974 |
| Recent | 2026-06-29 | MOODY JOSEPH E HONORABLE | — | Travel for Capitol staff to El Paso and returning to Austin | $697 |
| Recent | 2026-06-29 | SHAW PENNY HONORABLE | — | State business travel expense | $547 |
| Recent | 2026-06-28 | LANDGRAF BROOKS FREDERICK HONORABLE | Travel & Events | COH travel for meetings with stakeholders. | $350 |
| Recent | 2026-06-27 | HERNANDEZ CASSANDRA HONORABLE | — | Trip to Corpus Christi for Convention | $321 |