TARGET
$2.12M
2025-2026 cycle
TARGET is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle TARGET was paid $2.12M across 2,241 client committees, of which $165K 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
$2.12M
=
$1.95M
(Schedule B)
+
$165K
(Independent Expenditures)
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$1,950,394 | 11,675 rows | 92.2% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$165,247 | 221 rows | 7.8% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Dec 27, 1999 → May 21, 2026
- spans 26.4 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 11,675
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 2,241
- 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.
Jun 2025
May 2026
$70K
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 6
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,391 | 3 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015487 |
$579 | 1 |
| MURPHY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1478647 |
$380 | 2 |
| REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMAL COUNTY 00018800 |
$186 | 1 |
| LOWENTHAL FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; JOSH 1477066 |
$147 | 1 |
| HILTON FOR GOVERNOR 2026; STEVE 1480425 |
$122 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,721 | 10 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$1,014 | 6 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015487 |
$579 | 1 |
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$461 | 3 |
| PAPAN FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477408 |
$450 | 2 |
| MURPHY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1478647 |
$380 | 2 |
| HURTADO FOR SENATE 2026; VALLEY FAMILIES FOR MELISSA 1456951 |
$304 | 2 |
| ARAMBULA FOR CITY COUNCIL 2026; DR. JOAQUIN 1481202 |
$300 | 1 |
| PAULSON FOR JUDGE 2026 1487573 |
$292 | 2 |
| AGUIAR-CURRY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; CECILIA 1476841 |
$292 | 5 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477305 |
$4,209 | 1 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,721 | 10 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$1,760 | 4 |
| MENJIVAR FOR SENATE 2026 1456738 |
$1,338 | 6 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$1,333 | 4 |
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$1,211 | 8 |
| ROMERO JR RAMON HONORABLE 00069719 |
$1,186 | 7 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$1,142 | 9 |
| LOPEZ-SINGLETERRY NEREIDA HONORABLE 00083772 |
$1,058 | 2 |
| GONZALEZ FOR SENATE 2024; LENA 1435497 |
$923 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477305 |
$4,209 | 1 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$3,899 | 11 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,721 | 10 |
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$3,376 | 32 |
| ROMERO JR RAMON HONORABLE 00069719 |
$2,041 | 10 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$1,995 | 6 |
| AGUIAR-CURRY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; CECILIA 1476841 |
$1,822 | 10 |
| MENJIVAR FOR SENATE 2026 1456738 |
$1,709 | 10 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015487 |
$1,613 | 11 |
| SOLACHE FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; FRIENDS OF 1477768 |
$1,225 | 7 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$4,550 | 38 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$4,262 | 14 |
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477305 |
$4,209 | 1 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,721 | 10 |
| CORTEZ PHILIP HONORABLE 00067628 |
$2,492 | 14 |
| ROMERO JR RAMON HONORABLE 00069719 |
$2,436 | 12 |
| BLOCK 36, SPONSORED BY DIGNITY AND POWER IN ACTION 1474415 |
$2,381 | 2 |
| CAIN BRISCOE R HONORABLE 00069218 |
$2,318 | 6 |
| MENJIVAR FOR SENATE 2026 1456738 |
$2,239 | 11 |
| EHR, PHILLIP FL · Senate DEM |
$2,053 | 13 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$6,329 | 45 |
| FOR MICHIGAN ACTION FUND C00886093 |
$5,221 | 21 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$4,722 | 16 |
| ADAMS, JENNIFER FL · House DEM |
$4,677 | 37 |
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477305 |
$4,209 | 1 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,721 | 10 |
| ROMERO JR RAMON HONORABLE 00069719 |
$3,501 | 15 |
| KREKORIAN FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 1318897 |
$3,000 | 1 |
| CAIN BRISCOE R HONORABLE 00069218 |
$2,539 | 8 |
| CORTEZ PHILIP HONORABLE 00067628 |
$2,492 | 14 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 20%
R · 80%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $171,635 | 8.11% |
| Republican | $692,169 | 32.72% |
| Non-partisan | $1,251,836 | 59.17% |
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 | $14K | 82 | FRIENDS OF BRANDON CREIGHTON 17% | Travel & Events 100% | $14K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $3K | 14 | C00633198 67% | Travel & Events 100% | $3K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2016 | $6K | 70 | FRAZIER FOR ASSEMBLY 2018; … 16% | Travel & Events 100% | $20K | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $2K | 11 | YARMUTH, JOHN 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2016 | $8K | 85 | DABABNEH FOR ASSEMBLY 2018;… 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $27K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $4K | 37 | DESAULNIER, MARK 26% | Travel & Events 100% | $8K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $10K | 115 | MALDONADO JULIA A HONORABLE 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $38K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $7K | 47 | JONES, DOUG 46% | Travel & Events 100% | $16K | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $14K | 183 | DAVIS SARAH M HONORABLE 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $30K | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $33K | 317 | NEWMAN OPPOSED TO THE RECAL… 26% | Travel & Events 100% | $62K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $29K | 379 | C00638510 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $92K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $40K | 281 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $132K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $14K | 124 | ROSENTHAL JON E HONORABLE 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $146K | +2% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $1K | 9 | C00592048 42% | Travel & Events 100% | $1K | -54% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2018 | $9K | 95 | BURKE FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; AU… 22% | Travel & Events 100% | $155K | +52% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $3K | 23 | HAWLEY, JOSHUA DAVID SEN 19% | Travel & Events 100% | $4K | +63% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2018 | $11K | 101 | HOMEOWNERS AND TENANTS UNIT… 23% | Travel & Events 100% | $166K | +40% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $3K | 39 | SINEMA, KYRSTEN 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $7K | -13% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2018 | $12K | 114 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $178K | +15% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $12K | 72 | MANN, CHRISTINE EADY 53% | Travel & Events 100% | $19K | +64% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $20K | 227 | BURKE FOR ASSEMBLY 2020; AU… 4% | Travel & Events 100% | $40K | +46% |
| 2020 | Q2 | 2020 | $10K | 93 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 14% | Travel & Events 100% | $50K | -69% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $25K | 228 | COLLINS, JOE E III 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $75K | -13% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $40K | 290 | HARDER, JOSH 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $116K | -1% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2022 | $506 | 2 | BATTLEGROUND GEORGIA 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $506 | — |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $13K | 72 | CORTEZ PHILIP HONORABLE 17% | Travel & Events 100% | $128K | -7% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $5K | 36 | OMAR, ILHAN 28% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | +276% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $9K | 74 | POWERED BY PEOPLE 16% | Travel & Events 100% | $138K | +2% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $4K | 48 | NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN P… 25% | Travel & Events 100% | $9K | +54% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $10K | 72 | COOLEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; R… 20% | Travel & Events 100% | $148K | -10% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $8K | 84 | BOOKER, CHARLES 14% | Travel & Events 100% | $18K | +143% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $24K | 137 | TING FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; PHIL 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $172K | +103% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $19K | 112 | C00647065 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $36K | +56% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $24K | 187 | C00647065 24% | Travel & Events 100% | $60K | +17% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $29K | 236 | WHITE, ROYCE ALEXANDER MR 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $89K | +178% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $31K | 274 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $120K | +23% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $590K | 282 | OZ, MEHMET DR 94% | Travel & Events 100% | $710K | +1367% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $19K | 124 | BOWERS RHETTA A HONORABLE 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $729K | +48% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $2K | 22 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 38% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | -50% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $12K | 100 | SULTAN COLLIER RABEEA HONOR… 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $741K | +27% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $3K | 16 | EQUALITY PAC 38% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | -33% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $11K | 99 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 15% | Travel & Events 100% | $752K | +15% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $4K | 23 | TRONE, DAVID 26% | Travel & Events 100% | $9K | -52% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $24K | 163 | TEXAS MANUFACTURED HOUSING … 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $776K | -3% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $8K | 60 | HORSFORD, STEVEN ALEXZANDER 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $17K | -60% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $23K | 220 | ALLEN FOR SENATE 2022; BEN 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $40K | -3% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $20K | 207 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $60K | -30% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $37K | 323 | KREKORIAN FOR CITY COUNCIL … 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $97K | +19% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $49K | 325 | FOR MICHIGAN ACTION FUND 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $146K | -92% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $22K | 151 | BLOCK 36, SPONSORED BY DIGN… 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $167K | +15% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $4K | 41 | EHR, PHILLIP 13% | Admin & Office 85% | $4K | +67% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $10K | 92 | ISAAC CARRIE HONORABLE 11% | Travel & Events 100% | $177K | -15% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $7K | 49 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 29% | Admin & Office 85% | $11K | +164% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $12K | 94 | ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGE… 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $190K | +8% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $3K | 34 | OPERANA-FOXX, DEJA CHERISE 22% | Admin & Office 67% | $14K | -19% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $25K | 121 | SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY … 17% | Travel & Events 100% | $214K | +4% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $7K | 76 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 14% | Admin & Office 76% | $21K | -6% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $10K | 77 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026;… 16% | Travel & Events 69% | $31K | -58% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $8K | 41 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 45% | Travel & Events 57% | $40K | -58% |
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 | $1,922,583 | 11,424 | $168 | 98.9% | OZ, MEHMET DR 29% | 2w ago |
| Admin & Office | $19,135 | 197 | $97 | 1.0% | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 24% | 2w ago |
| Strategy & Research | $911 | 15 | $61 | 0.0% | CURTIS, JOHN 87% | 6mo ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $863 | 4 | $216 | 0.0% | OPERANA-FOXX, DEJA CHERISE 85% | 2w ago |
| Media | $547 | 1 | $547 | 0.0% | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 100% | 8w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $356 | 3 | $119 | 0.0% | EHR, PHILLIP 100% | 11mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $340 | 1 | $340 | 0.0% | SHOFFNER, HALLIE 100% | 6mo ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
343
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$618,652 · 32% of revenue
369
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$284,114 · 15% of revenue
1,524
One-time clients 1 cycle
$1,047,628 · 54% of revenue
Top 20 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 7 | $19,040 | 130 | 2015-08-31 | 2026-05-20 |
| HINOJOSA JUAN HONORABLE CHUY | 11 | $13,433 | 232 | 2005-05-01 | 2025-12-18 |
| VAN DE PUTTE LETICIA HONORABLE | 8 | $12,975 | 63 | 2001-02-05 | 2014-12-15 |
| FRIENDS OF BRANDON CREIGHTON | 7 | $12,683 | 72 | 2012-01-30 | 2024-10-28 |
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. | 3 | $10,951 | 83 | 2022-03-02 | 2026-03-31 |
| GONZALEZ MARY EDNA HONORABLE | 6 | $8,968 | 84 | 2012-04-26 | 2025-11-18 |
| BORDER HEALTH PAC | 6 | $8,575 | 31 | 2010-08-26 | 2021-12-10 |
| FRIENDS OF JIM MURPHY | 9 | $8,002 | 90 | 2007-01-18 | 2022-12-12 |
| CORTEZ PHILIP HONORABLE | 7 | $7,479 | 54 | 2013-10-31 | 2025-05-22 |
| BONNEN DENNIS H HONORABLE | 8 | $7,351 | 51 | 2005-01-09 | 2019-10-02 |
| STEINBERG FOR SENATE 2010 | 3 | $7,050 | 7 | 2008-12-11 | 2013-12-12 |
| TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT | 7 | $6,733 | 43 | 2002-06-06 | 2019-07-23 |
| DUNCAN ROBERT L HONORABLE | 7 | $6,686 | 68 | 2003-12-02 | 2014-07-07 |
| FRIENDS OF DAN HUBERTY DISSOLVED | 6 | $6,668 | 42 | 2011-01-10 | 2021-11-04 |
| TEXANS FOR DAN BRANCH | 5 | $6,417 | 79 | 2007-11-16 | 2014-01-19 |
| MENENDEZ JOSE HONORABLE | 7 | $6,391 | 34 | 2002-01-02 | 2015-04-09 |
| CRENSHAW, DANIEL | 4 | $6,388 | 43 | 2019-12-09 | 2025-10-24 |
| PORTANTINO FOR SENATE 2020 | 4 | $6,228 | 20 | 2018-02-27 | 2024-05-06 |
| CRADDICK TOM HONORABLE | 9 | $5,833 | 47 | 2002-11-15 | 2025-05-20 |
| GINSBERG CARL H HONORABLE | 6 | $5,795 | 19 | 2007-01-01 | 2016-12-14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | $700,827 | 37.5% | 1,148 | |
| FL | $570,085 | 30.5% | 14 | |
| CA | $403,906 | 21.6% | 645 | |
| Unknown | $101,406 | 5.4% | 163 | |
| DC | $23,003 | 1.2% | 24 | |
| MI | $13,487 | 0.7% | 13 | |
| MN | $13,482 | 0.7% | 10 | |
| NC | $11,330 | 0.6% | 10 | |
| NY | $9,657 | 0.5% | 22 | |
| IL | $8,574 | 0.5% | 17 | |
| KY | $7,574 | 0.4% | 5 | |
| WI | $6,667 | 0.4% | 6 |
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 | 2022-10-25 | OZ, MEHMET DR | Travel & Events | MEDIA | $557,124 |
| Largest all-time | 2018-06-08 | NEWMAN OPPOSED TO THE RECALL, FRIENDS OF JOSH | Travel & Events | Meal, gift, travel itemization not required by FPPC Regulation 18421.7. | $7,418 |
| Largest all-time | 2007-12-20 | PERATA OFFICEHOLDER COMMITTEE 2004-2008, SENATOR DON | Travel & Events | — | $6,750 |
| Largest all-time | 2019-12-16 | MANN, CHRISTINE EADY | Travel & Events | FUNDRAISING EXPENSE | $6,374 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-12-11 | SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 | Travel & Events | Holiday Drive Donation | $4,209 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Travel & Events | Event Production | $3,211 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-31 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA | Travel & Events | — | $1,174 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-10-22 | MITCHELL, JOE | Admin & Office | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $749 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-04 | FONG FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; MIKE | Travel & Events | Staff Holiday Gifts - 11 @ $50, 3 @ $25 | $625 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-05-20 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | — | 05/08/26 SPI Sunset Cruise-Corp | $579 |
| Recent | 2026-05-16 | MURPHY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 | — | — | $195 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Field & Voter Contact | Phonebanking Supplies | $129 |
| Recent | 2026-05-21 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Admin & Office | Office Supplies | $51 |