SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle SOUTHWEST AIRLINES was paid $20.84M across 4,870 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 |
$20,686,477 | 62,422 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
- 62,422
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 4,870
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$26,220 | 65 |
| NEWSOM FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR 2022 1414018 |
$3,247 | 6 |
| GABRIEL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JESSE 1476845 |
$2,568 | 6 |
| 840154 840154 |
$2,469 | 3 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$1,636 | 13 |
| BRADFORD FOR STATE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; STEVEN 1481476 |
$1,529 | 3 |
| WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BUFFY 1477654 |
$1,185 | 5 |
| BRYAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477262 |
$824 | 4 |
| EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 1437840 |
$320 | 1 |
| DURAZO FOR STATE SENATE 2026; MARIA ELENA 1458805 |
$81 | 1 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$38,248 | 100 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$7,348 | 26 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$6,489 | 4 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION ISSUES PAC 1347106 |
$6,270 | 1 |
| WALLIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; GREG 1477044 |
$5,520 | 8 |
| GONZALEZ FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MARK 1477312 |
$5,133 | 6 |
| RIVAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ROBERT 1476818 |
$4,934 | 10 |
| 744058 744058 |
$4,824 | 1 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$4,710 | 6 |
| 741666 741666 |
$4,256 | 5 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$52,708 | 148 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$41,030 | 105 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$18,762 | 45 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$15,714 | 18 |
| PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; COTTIE 1476936 |
$14,132 | 11 |
| 741666 741666 |
$12,906 | 17 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JUAN 1477268 |
$12,844 | 24 |
| TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00015831 |
$12,281 | 44 |
| 810163 810163 |
$11,694 | 5 |
| 744058 744058 |
$10,833 | 4 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$69,789 | 209 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$41,030 | 105 |
| 741666 741666 |
$29,496 | 44 |
| 744058 744058 |
$28,461 | 10 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$26,153 | 33 |
| MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FIONA 1457360 |
$23,011 | 88 |
| SWALWELL FOR GOVERNOR 2026; ERIC 1485146 |
$20,251 | 48 |
| PORTER FOR GOVERNOR 2026; KATIE 1479597 |
$19,968 | 56 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JUAN 1477268 |
$19,708 | 39 |
| THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026; TONY 1461509 |
$18,894 | 82 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$75,628 | 225 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$42,996 | 56 |
| 741666 741666 |
$42,703 | 63 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$41,030 | 105 |
| 810163 810163 |
$40,908 | 22 |
| 744058 744058 |
$32,683 | 13 |
| MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FIONA 1457360 |
$31,742 | 116 |
| WEST ROYCE HONORABLE 00020990 |
$28,394 | 70 |
| CARRILLO FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JUAN 1477268 |
$25,879 | 53 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$23,905 | 20 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1480025 |
$75,628 | 225 |
| 810163 810163 |
$60,099 | 45 |
| 741666 741666 |
$57,863 | 93 |
| DIGNITY CA SEIU- UNITED LONG TERM CARE WORKERS LOCAL 6434 1357256 |
$51,901 | 1 |
| BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1479095 |
$42,996 | 56 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$41,030 | 105 |
| 744058 744058 |
$39,885 | 17 |
| WEST ROYCE HONORABLE 00020990 |
$39,020 | 98 |
| MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 2026; FIONA 1457360 |
$36,391 | 132 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$29,573 | 26 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $1,564,303 | 7.51% |
| Republican | $990,516 | 4.75% |
| Non-partisan | $18,284,024 | 87.74% |
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 3mo ago
Money flow through this vendor
Where their ad buys point
IE payers (left) → races the buys targeted (right) · independent-expenditure filings onlyNo activity in the last 1 months.
No activity in the last 3 months.
No activity in the last 6 months.
No activity in the last 12 months.
No activity in the last 18 months.
Outflow is on record for the last 24 months, but no itemized payers are.
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 | PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SP… 8% | Travel & Events 99% | $413K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $62K | 205 | BETO FOR TEXAS 16% | Travel & Events 100% | $118K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $157K | 529 | 741666 5% | Travel & Events 99% | $570K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $73K | 285 | BETO FOR TEXAS 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $190K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $199K | 640 | 741666 6% | Travel & Events 99% | $769K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $84K | 304 | BETO FOR TEXAS 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $274K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $331K | 1187 | BETO FOR TEXAS 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 | SWALWELL FOR AMERICA 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $146K | +28% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $146K | 462 | 810163 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $2.1M | -7% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $88K | 296 | HOWARD STEELE FOR CONGRESS 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $234K | +21% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $186K | 488 | 741666 8% | Travel & Events 99% | $2.28M | -7% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $82K | 303 | ROYCE WEST FOR U.S. SENATE 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 | JO JORGENSEN FOR PRESIDENT 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 | SAM BROWN PAC 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 | $400K | 735 | DIGNITY CA SEIU- UNITED LON… 13% | Travel & Events 99% | $1.68M | +55% |
| 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 | $283K | 702 | HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 5% | Travel & Events 98% | $2.4M | +71% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $94K | 260 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 7% | Travel & Events 94% | $227K | +9% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $259K | 625 | 744058 4% | Travel & Events 96% | $2.65M | +42% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $103K | 278 | BUSH, CORI 10% | Travel & Events 99% | $330K | +35% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $569K | 1512 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 3% | Travel & Events 73% | $899K | +109% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $495K | 1098 | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 6% | Travel & Events 56% | $1.39M | +41% |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $41K | 106 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 66% | Travel & Events 85% | $1.44M | -89% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $20,092,600 | 61,102 | $329 | 99.2% | 810163 2% | 1w ago |
| Fundraising | $75,173 | 176 | $427 | 0.4% | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 11% | 1w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $67,741 | 266 | $255 | 0.3% | PERSONAL INSURANCE FEDERATI… 14% | 3mo 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% | 3mo ago |
| Digital | $864 | 3 | $288 | 0.0% | GOLDSMITH FOR STATE SENATE … 72% | 5w ago |
| Media | $357 | 1 | $357 | 0.0% | THURMOND FOR GOVERNOR 2026;… 100% | 4mo ago |
| Legal & Compliance | $283 | 1 | $283 | 0.0% | SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY … 100% | 5mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $228 | 1 | $228 | 0.0% | GIPSON FOR ASSEMBLY 2024 100% | 3y ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | -$1,460 | 6 | $-243 | -0.0% | BIANCO FOR GOVERNOR 2026 0% | 1w 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 | $398,758 | 552 | 2003-07-31 | 2026-06-04 |
| 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 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION ISSUES PAC | 8 | $76,768 | 52 | 2013-06-30 | 2026-06-30 |
| 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 |
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 | $11,650,197 | 58.5% | 2,877 | |
| TX | $7,066,821 | 35.5% | 1,192 | |
| DC | $275,893 | 1.4% | 76 | |
| MO | $157,769 | 0.8% | 23 | |
| WI | $144,553 | 0.7% | 22 | |
| NV | $130,301 | 0.7% | 32 | |
| IL | $119,534 | 0.6% | 38 | |
| NM | $92,378 | 0.5% | 16 | |
| AZ | $73,520 | 0.4% | 29 | |
| NY | $73,407 | 0.4% | 39 | |
| MD | $62,085 | 0.3% | 37 | |
| CO | $61,182 | 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 | CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATION'S QUALITY HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE | Travel & Events | Event Expenses | $56,480 |
| Largest all-time | 2024-10-05 | DIGNITY CA SEIU- UNITED LONG TERM CARE WORKERS LOCAL 6434 | 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 | 2026-06-30 | CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION ISSUES PAC | — | Lobby Expenses | $6,270 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-03-18 | 810163 | Travel & Events | — | $6,198 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-06-30 | 744058 | — | — | $4,824 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - 5/11/26, Airfare, Sacramento, CA, Political Event, 1 | $755 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - 5/4/26, Airfare, Oakland, CA, Political Event, 1 | $434 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | BECERRA FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Travel - 5/29/26, Airfare, Sacramento, CA, Political Event, 1 | $378 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | DURAZO FOR STATE SENATE 2026; MARIA ELENA | — | — | $81 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | WICKS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; BUFFY | — | — | $53 |