SPECTRUM
SPECTRUM is a admin & office vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle SPECTRUM was paid $12.24M across 428 client committees, of which $156K 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 |
$12,080,024 | 5,025 rows | 98.7% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$155,827 | 17 rows | 1.3% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Jun 16, 2000 → May 21, 2026
- spans 25.9 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 5,025
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 428
- 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 8
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$358,250 | 1 |
| ALVARADO-GIL FOR SENATE 2026 1457661 |
$6,624 | 1 |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00086968 |
$276 | 1 |
| 940871 940871 |
$132 | 1 |
| TEXAS FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN PAC 00054315 |
$111 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY 00086977 |
$108 | 1 |
| TOVO KATHRYNE KATHIE 00090192 |
$96 | 1 |
| DURAZO FOR STATE SENATE 2026; MARIA ELENA 1458805 |
$81 | 1 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$1,543,000 | 4 |
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES 1365275 |
$83,532 | 1 |
| ALVARADO-GIL FOR SENATE 2026 1457661 |
$6,624 | 1 |
| NRSC C00027466 |
$4,299 | 1 |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00086968 |
$828 | 3 |
| WRIGHT JAMES D HONORABLE JIM 00084408 |
$801 | 4 |
| REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMAL COUNTY 00018800 |
$523 | 2 |
| FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN NC · House REP |
$407 | 2 |
| ASATRYAN CITY COUNCIL 2022; ELEN 1442796 |
$400 | 1 |
| 940871 940871 |
$395 | 3 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$1,543,000 | 4 |
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES 1365275 |
$83,532 | 1 |
| ALVARADO-GIL FOR SENATE 2026 1457661 |
$6,624 | 1 |
| NRSC C00027466 |
$4,299 | 1 |
| MOYER, ERIC HAMILTON NE · House DEM |
$2,295 | 1 |
| WRIGHT JAMES D HONORABLE JIM 00084408 |
$1,726 | 9 |
| FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN NC · House REP |
$1,555 | 8 |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00086968 |
$1,330 | 5 |
| CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS UNION 1415279 |
$1,327 | 1 |
| REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMAL COUNTY 00018800 |
$1,238 | 5 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$1,543,000 | 4 |
| LYNCH, MARK SC · Senate REP |
$99,221 | 2 |
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES 1365275 |
$83,532 | 1 |
| ALVARADO-GIL FOR SENATE 2026 1457661 |
$6,624 | 1 |
| NRSC C00027466 |
$4,299 | 1 |
| FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN NC · House REP |
$3,851 | 19 |
| BELL JR CECIL I HONORABLE 00067547 |
$3,015 | 9 |
| CUELLAR, HENRY R. TX · House DEM |
$2,952 | 8 |
| WRIGHT JAMES D HONORABLE JIM 00084408 |
$2,865 | 15 |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00086968 |
$2,835 | 11 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$1,543,000 | 4 |
| LYNCH, MARK SC · Senate REP |
$99,221 | 2 |
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES 1365275 |
$83,532 | 1 |
| HEGAR JR GLENN A HONORABLE 00051286 |
$11,330 | 1 |
| ALVARADO-GIL FOR SENATE 2026 1457661 |
$6,624 | 1 |
| CUELLAR, HENRY R. TX · House DEM |
$6,395 | 15 |
| FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN NC · House REP |
$6,060 | 31 |
| MCLENNAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 00086968 |
$4,548 | 18 |
| NRSC C00027466 |
$4,299 | 1 |
| HIDALGO COUNTY GOP DISSOLVED 00038971 |
$4,290 | 13 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS FOR RENT CONTROL YES ON 33, SPONSORED BY AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION 1458912 |
$2,876,834 | 17 |
| CALIFORNIA LEADS 1478581 |
$1,543,000 | 4 |
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES 1365275 |
$915,532 | 3 |
| YES ON PROP 2, SPONSORED BY NONPROFIT EDUCATION, LABOR AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS 1473035 |
$722,492 | 2 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES LOCAL 3299 INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE 1459641 |
$199,910 | 1 |
| VALLADARES FOR SENATE 2024; SUZETTE MARTINEZ 1458770 |
$127,768 | 18 |
| VALOR AMERICA C00625566 |
$104,924 | 5 |
| LYNCH, MARK SC · Senate REP |
$99,221 | 2 |
| 911819 911819 |
$70,000 | 1 |
| HEGAR JR GLENN A HONORABLE 00051286 |
$11,330 | 1 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $177,727 | 1.45% |
| Republican | $874,689 | 7.15% |
| Non-partisan | $11,183,435 | 91.40% |
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 | $7K | 40 | HINOJOSA JUAN HONORABLE CHUY 27% | Admin & Office 100% | $7K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $3K | 7 | OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY STATE… 50% | Admin & Office 100% | $3K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $7K | 35 | TEJANO DEMOCRATS PASO DEL N… 29% | Admin & Office 100% | $14K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $1K | 4 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 56% | Admin & Office 100% | $4K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $6K | 40 | KUEMPEL JOHN L HONORABLE 15% | Admin & Office 100% | $19K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $4K | 10 | OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY STATE… 39% | Admin & Office 100% | $8K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $10K | 28 | HEGAR JR GLENN A HONORABLE 53% | Admin & Office 100% | $29K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $2K | 7 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 38% | Admin & Office 100% | $10K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $122K | 59 | FLYNN DECEASED DAN HONORABLE 57% | Admin & Office 100% | $132K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $488K | 75 | HERNANDEZ FOR LIEUTENANT GO… 39% | Admin & Office 100% | $621K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $113K | 103 | FREEDOM FOR ALL PAC 31% | Admin & Office 100% | $734K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $228K | 64 | PEOPLE FOR BETTER GOVERNMEN… 58% | Admin & Office 100% | $962K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $6K | 38 | HINOJOSA JUAN HONORABLE CHUY 24% | Admin & Office 100% | $968K | -13% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $410 | 2 | DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS OF … 100% | Admin & Office 100% | $410 | -86% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $13K | 41 | KILEY FOR SENATE 2019; KEVIN 51% | Admin & Office 100% | $981K | +94% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $11K | 5 | C00700526 92% | Admin & Office 100% | $11K | +713% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $44K | 52 | LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2018… 80% | Admin & Office 100% | $1.03M | +697% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $4K | 22 | CORI BUSH FOR CONGRESS 15% | Admin & Office 100% | $16K | +5% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $16K | 64 | HEGAR JR GLENN A HONORABLE 37% | Admin & Office 100% | $1.04M | +57% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $20K | 65 | VALOR AMERICA 28% | Admin & Office 100% | $35K | +1015% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $487K | 162 | PARENT TEACHER ALLIANCE, SP… 62% | Admin & Office 100% | $523K | +298% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $42K | 157 | VALOR AMERICA 21% | Admin & Office 100% | $564K | -91% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $161K | 165 | VALOR AMERICA 70% | Admin & Office 100% | $725K | +42% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $192K | 177 | VALOR AMERICA 69% | Admin & Office 100% | $917K | -16% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $16K | 87 | CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS UNION 8% | Admin & Office 100% | $933K | +158% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $7K | 34 | COLLINS, JOE E III 19% | Admin & Office 100% | $7K | +1495% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $14K | 95 | HINOJOSA JUAN HONORABLE CHUY 7% | Admin & Office 100% | $947K | +13% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $9K | 45 | CRUZ, RAFAEL EDWARD TED 11% | Admin & Office 100% | $15K | -21% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $18K | 106 | CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS UNION 7% | Admin & Office 100% | $965K | -60% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $10K | 44 | OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY STATE… 18% | Admin & Office 100% | $25K | +132% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $26K | 105 | HEGAR JR GLENN A HONORABLE 25% | Admin & Office 100% | $991K | +65% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $14K | 63 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 11% | Admin & Office 100% | $39K | -30% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $93K | 193 | ROSTAMI MATT MR MAHDI 34% | Admin & Office 100% | $132K | -81% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $204K | 211 | SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHO… 81% | Admin & Office 100% | $336K | +387% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $788K | 204 | YES ON 30: CLEAN AIR CALIFO… 86% | Admin & Office 100% | $1.12M | +391% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $1.24M | 192 | YES ON 30: CLEAN AIR CALIFO… 54% | Admin & Office 100% | $2.36M | +545% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $20K | 104 | CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS UNION 7% | Admin & Office 100% | $2.38M | +24% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $9K | 42 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 14% | Admin & Office 100% | $9K | +37% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $17K | 102 | WRIGHT JAMES D HONORABLE JIM 7% | Admin & Office 100% | $2.4M | +19% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $7K | 31 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 19% | Admin & Office 100% | $16K | -22% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $17K | 97 | CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS UNION 8% | Admin & Office 100% | $2.42M | -4% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $8K | 36 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 16% | Admin & Office 100% | $24K | -20% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $27K | 102 | HEGAR JR GLENN A HONORABLE 35% | Admin & Office 100% | $2.44M | +3% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $9K | 43 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 19% | Admin & Office 100% | $33K | -36% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $439K | 169 | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STAT… 46% | Admin & Office 100% | $471K | +373% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $123K | 190 | VALOR AMERICA 61% | Admin & Office 100% | $594K | -40% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $2.37M | 235 | RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS FOR … 92% | Admin & Office 100% | $2.97M | +201% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $2.6M | 219 | COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFO… 32% | Admin & Office 100% | $5.57M | +110% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $20K | 126 | CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS UNION 7% | Admin & Office 100% | $5.59M | +4% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $8K | 47 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 16% | Admin & Office 76% | $8K | -6% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $20K | 115 | QUIRK-SILVA FOR ASSEMBLY 20… 8% | Admin & Office 100% | $5.61M | +17% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $9K | 48 | CUELLAR, HENRY R. 23% | Admin & Office 78% | $18K | +38% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $18K | 105 | BELL JR CECIL I HONORABLE 9% | Admin & Office 100% | $5.62M | +4% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $103K | 53 | LYNCH, MARK 92% | Media 92% | $120K | +1153% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $17K | 105 | CUELLAR MARLA HONORABLE 8% | Admin & Office 100% | $5.64M | -36% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $14K | 51 | LYNCH, MARK 36% | Admin & Office 46% | $134K | +59% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $25K | 105 | NRSC 17% | Admin & Office 51% | $159K | -94% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $1.64M | 31 | CALIFORNIA LEADS 94% | Admin & Office 94% | $1.8M | +1233% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin & Office | $11,689,847 | 4,916 | $2K | 99.0% | RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS FOR … 25% | 3w ago |
| Media | $102,020 | 5 | $20K | 0.9% | LYNCH, MARK 97% | 3mo ago |
| Software & Tech | $8,464 | 60 | $141 | 0.1% | KENNEDY, TIMOTHY 38% | 4w ago |
| Digital | $5,697 | 29 | $196 | 0.0% | FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN 100% | 2mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $4,299 | 1 | $4K | 0.0% | NRSC 100% | 2mo ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $908 | 5 | $182 | 0.0% | MCLENNAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC … 30% | 4w 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COALITION TO RESTORE CALIFORNIAS MIDDLE CLASS, INCLUDING ENERGY, MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES WHO PRODUCE GAS, OIL, JOBS AND PAY TAXES | 3 | $1,252,297 | 6 | 2018-05-11 | 2026-05-06 |
| VALOR AMERICA | 3 | $553,929 | 22 | 2019-11-26 | 2024-10-21 |
| HEGAR JR GLENN A HONORABLE | 6 | $77,796 | 13 | 2014-09-17 | 2024-12-09 |
| FLYNN DECEASED DAN HONORABLE | 3 | $75,206 | 26 | 2017-01-02 | 2020-08-18 |
| CUELLAR, HENRY R. | 4 | $35,004 | 86 | 2017-02-03 | 2026-02-02 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY OF TEXAS CEC | 4 | $28,296 | 4 | 2000-09-28 | 2018-10-12 |
| KUEMPEL JOHN L HONORABLE | 5 | $25,548 | 85 | 2016-12-13 | 2025-07-24 |
| HINOJOSA JUAN HONORABLE CHUY | 4 | $24,047 | 133 | 2016-10-04 | 2022-05-10 |
| RUTHERFORD, JOHN | 3 | $23,727 | 5 | 2020-10-08 | 2024-08-06 |
| FOXX, VIRGINIA ANN | 4 | $22,032 | 101 | 2019-10-21 | 2026-03-23 |
| BEXAR COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CEC | 4 | $18,962 | 103 | 2019-07-25 | 2025-10-14 |
| BELL JR CECIL I HONORABLE | 4 | $18,933 | 64 | 2020-01-24 | 2026-01-21 |
| ROSE TONI N HONORABLE | 5 | $17,848 | 131 | 2017-02-05 | 2025-12-30 |
| WRIGHT JAMES D HONORABLE JIM | 4 | $17,386 | 97 | 2021-01-08 | 2026-05-02 |
| HIDALGO COUNTY GOP DISSOLVED | 4 | $17,168 | 62 | 2018-08-16 | 2025-12-29 |
| CORI BUSH FOR CONGRESS | 4 | $16,490 | 68 | 2019-07-27 | 2025-02-24 |
| FRIENDS OF BRANDON CREIGHTON | 3 | $15,501 | 70 | 2021-08-30 | 2025-09-29 |
| HAYS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY CEC | 4 | $14,718 | 62 | 2020-10-23 | 2026-01-26 |
| CALIFORNIA TAXPAYERS UNION | 4 | $14,302 | 11 | 2021-01-30 | 2026-02-01 |
| OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY STATE CENTRAL & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 5 | $13,233 | 52 | 2017-02-24 | 2025-10-06 |
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 | $10,166,080 | 84.6% | 89 | |
| TX | $1,321,988 | 11.0% | 178 | |
| Unknown | $172,689 | 1.4% | 67 | |
| SC | $105,668 | 0.9% | 3 | |
| OH | $76,593 | 0.6% | 6 | |
| FL | $44,734 | 0.4% | 10 | |
| NY | $29,328 | 0.2% | 15 | |
| NC | $28,857 | 0.2% | 8 | |
| MO | $19,484 | 0.2% | 3 | |
| VA | $18,631 | 0.2% | 4 | |
| WI | $18,577 | 0.2% | 5 | |
| DC | $16,647 | 0.1% | 9 |
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 | 2024-09-30 | RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS FOR RENT CONTROL YES ON 33, SPONSORED BY AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | Admin & Office | — | $1,371,687 |
| Largest all-time | 2022-09-30 | YES ON 30: CLEAN AIR CALIFORNIA, A COALITION OF CALFIRE FIREFIGHTERS, WORKING FAMILIES, RIDESHARE COMPANIES, AND ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS | Admin & Office | — | $677,529 |
| Largest all-time | 2024-10-18 | YES ON PROP 2, SPONSORED BY NONPROFIT EDUCATION, LABOR AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS | Admin & Office | — | $573,835 |
| Largest all-time | 2024-09-03 | RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS FOR RENT CONTROL YES ON 33, SPONSORED BY AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | Admin & Office | — | $541,167 |
| Largest all-time | 2026-04-10 | CALIFORNIA LEADS | Admin & Office | TEL, WEB | $468,250 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-05 | CALIFORNIA LEADS | Admin & Office | TEL, WEB | $358,250 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-04-28 | CALIFORNIA LEADS | Admin & Office | TEL, WEB | $358,250 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-12 | CALIFORNIA LEADS | Admin & Office | TEL, WEB | $358,250 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-07-09 | LYNCH, MARK | Media | TV/CABLE ADVERTISING | $94,176 |
| Recent | 2026-05-15 | 940871 | — | — | $132 |
| Recent | 2026-05-15 | JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY | Admin & Office | Internet, Wifi, telephone for office | $108 |
| Recent | 2026-05-11 | TOVO KATHRYNE KATHIE | Software & Tech | internet | $96 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | DURAZO FOR STATE SENATE 2026; MARIA ELENA | — | — | $81 |