TARGET
TARGET is a travel & events vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle TARGET was paid $2.14M across 2,299 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
| Schedule B direct committee payments |
$1,983,451 | 11,948 rows | 92.3% |
| Independent Expenditures money this entity spent supporting candidates, NOT a committee paying them |
$165,247 | 221 rows | 7.7% |
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Dec 27, 1999 → Jul 31, 2026
- spans 26.6 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 11,948
- Schedule B + IE rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 2,299
- 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 2
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$265 | 3 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$228 | 2 |
Top buyers last 3 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; COTTIE 1476936 |
$881 | 2 |
| COLOM, SCOTT MS · Senate DEM |
$641 | 5 |
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$501 | 3 |
| TAYLOR, BERNARD FL · House DEM |
$389 | 3 |
| MARKEY, EDWARD SEN. MA · Senate DEM |
$267 | 3 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$265 | 3 |
| DELANEY, APRIL MCCLAIN MD · House DEM |
$245 | 1 |
| POWERED BY PEOPLE 00084642 |
$229 | 1 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$228 | 2 |
| KLEIN, MIKE FL · House IND |
$211 | 1 |
Top buyers last 6 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,986 | 13 |
| ANDREWS, ANNIE SC · Senate DEM |
$1,837 | 7 |
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$1,452 | 10 |
| COGNETTI, PAIGE PA · House DEM |
$1,116 | 5 |
| MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1486858 |
$1,103 | 7 |
| PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; COTTIE 1476936 |
$881 | 2 |
| POWERED BY PEOPLE 00084642 |
$800 | 8 |
| COLOM, SCOTT MS · Senate DEM |
$641 | 5 |
| TAYLOR, BERNARD FL · House DEM |
$610 | 6 |
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00015487 |
$579 | 1 |
Top buyers last 12 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477305 |
$4,209 | 1 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,986 | 13 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$3,835 | 10 |
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$3,155 | 26 |
| TRUTH & ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT C00804674 |
$2,048 | 5 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$1,988 | 6 |
| ROMERO JR RAMON HONORABLE 00069719 |
$1,842 | 9 |
| ANDREWS, ANNIE SC · Senate DEM |
$1,837 | 7 |
| REHMET TAYLOR HONORABLE 00089777 |
$1,538 | 5 |
| MENJIVAR FOR SENATE 2026 1456738 |
$1,447 | 7 |
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$5,367 | 44 |
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477305 |
$4,209 | 1 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$4,096 | 13 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,986 | 13 |
| ROMERO JR RAMON HONORABLE 00069719 |
$2,289 | 11 |
| CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA 1477264 |
$2,223 | 8 |
| TRUTH & ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT C00804674 |
$2,048 | 5 |
| ANDREWS, ANNIE SC · Senate DEM |
$1,837 | 7 |
| AGUIAR-CURRY FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; CECILIA 1476841 |
$1,822 | 10 |
| MENJIVAR FOR SENATE 2026 1456738 |
$1,818 | 11 |
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. TX · House REP |
$6,505 | 48 |
| FOR MICHIGAN ACTION FUND C00886093 |
$5,221 | 21 |
| ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGELIQUE 1456818 |
$4,722 | 16 |
| SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026 1477305 |
$4,209 | 1 |
| STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 1485077 |
$3,986 | 13 |
| ROMERO JR RAMON HONORABLE 00069719 |
$3,501 | 15 |
| ADAMS, JENNIFER FL · House DEM |
$3,118 | 22 |
| KREKORIAN FOR CITY COUNCIL 2009 1318897 |
$3,000 | 1 |
| MENJIVAR FOR SENATE 2026 1456738 |
$2,521 | 14 |
| CORTEZ PHILIP HONORABLE 00067628 |
$2,492 | 14 |
By party
Revenue by party
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $245,412 | 11.45% |
| Republican | $734,809 | 34.29% |
| Non-partisan | $1,162,913 | 54.26% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
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.
Outflow is on record for the last 18 months, but no itemized payers are.
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 | $14K | 83 | FRIENDS OF BRANDON CREIGHTON 17% | Travel & Events 99% | $14K | — |
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $3K | 14 | ABROMS FOR CONGRESS 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 | 86 | DABABNEH FOR ASSEMBLY 2018;… 11% | Travel & Events 99% | $28K | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $4K | 37 | DESAULNIER, MARK 26% | Travel & Events 100% | $8K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2016 | $10K | 116 | MALDONADO JULIA A HONORABLE 8% | Travel & Events 100% | $38K | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $8K | 48 | JONES, DOUG 45% | Travel & Events 97% | $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% | $63K | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $29K | 379 | ANDREW JANZ FOR CONGRESS 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $92K | — |
| 2018 | Q4 | 2018 | $40K | 281 | TEXANS FOR GREG ABBOTT 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $132K | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2018 | $14K | 125 | ROSENTHAL JON E HONORABLE 13% | Travel & Events 100% | $146K | +0% |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $1K | 9 | OMAR NAVARRO FOR CONGRESS 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 | YES ON 21 - RENTERS AND HOM… 23% | Travel & Events 100% | $166K | +39% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $4K | 41 | CORY 2020 15% | Travel & Events 85% | $8K | +2% |
| 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% | $20K | +58% |
| 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% | $51K | -69% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $26K | 229 | COLLINS, JOE E III 11% | Travel & Events 99% | $76K | -12% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $40K | 290 | HARDER, JOSH 7% | Travel & Events 100% | $117K | -1% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2022 | $506 | 2 | BATTLEGROUND GEORGIA 100% | Travel & Events 100% | $506 | — |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $13K | 74 | CORTEZ PHILIP HONORABLE 16% | Travel & Events 99% | $130K | -7% |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $5K | 37 | OMAR, ILHAN 26% | Travel & Events 96% | $5K | +293% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $9K | 75 | POWERED BY PEOPLE 16% | Travel & Events 99% | $139K | +3% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $4K | 49 | NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN P… 25% | Travel & Events 100% | $9K | +54% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $10K | 72 | COOLEY FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; R… 20% | Travel & Events 100% | $149K | -10% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $8K | 84 | BOOKER, CHARLES 14% | Travel & Events 100% | $18K | +106% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $24K | 137 | TING FOR ASSEMBLY 2022; PHIL 9% | Travel & Events 100% | $173K | +103% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $19K | 112 | GIBBONS FOR OHIO 29% | Travel & Events 100% | $37K | +56% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $24K | 188 | GIBBONS FOR OHIO 24% | Travel & Events 100% | $61K | +17% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $29K | 236 | WHITE, ROYCE ALEXANDER MR 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $89K | +178% |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $31K | 275 | TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL AC… 7% | Travel & Events 99% | $120K | +22% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $590K | 283 | OZ, MEHMET DR 94% | Travel & Events 100% | $711K | +1368% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2022 | $19K | 124 | BOWERS RHETTA A HONORABLE 10% | Travel & Events 100% | $730K | +46% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $2K | 22 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 38% | Travel & Events 100% | $2K | -52% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $12K | 101 | SULTAN COLLIER RABEEA HONOR… 6% | Travel & Events 99% | $742K | +26% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $3K | 16 | EQUALITY PAC 38% | Travel & Events 100% | $5K | -34% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $12K | 102 | FLORA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; HE… 15% | Travel & Events 98% | $753K | +17% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $4K | 23 | TRONE, DAVID 26% | Travel & Events 100% | $9K | -52% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $24K | 165 | TEXAS MANUFACTURED HOUSING … 6% | Travel & Events 99% | $777K | -2% |
| 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 | -4% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $20K | 207 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 6% | Travel & Events 100% | $60K | -30% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $38K | 326 | KREKORIAN FOR CITY COUNCIL … 8% | Travel & Events 98% | $98K | +21% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $49K | 328 | FOR MICHIGAN ACTION FUND 11% | Travel & Events 99% | $147K | -92% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $22K | 155 | BLOCK PROP 36, SPONSORED BY… 11% | Travel & Events 98% | $169K | +18% |
| 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% | $179K | -15% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $7K | 49 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 29% | Admin & Office 85% | $11K | +164% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $12K | 97 | ASHBY FOR SENATE 2026; ANGE… 7% | Travel & Events 98% | $192K | +8% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $3K | 34 | OPERANA-FOXX, DEJA CHERISE 22% | Admin & Office 56% | $14K | -19% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $25K | 124 | SHARP-COLLINS FOR ASSEMBLY … 17% | Travel & Events 99% | $216K | +4% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $7K | 77 | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 14% | Admin & Office 76% | $22K | -3% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $19K | 148 | TRUTH & ACCOUNTABILITY PROJ… 11% | Travel & Events 36% | $41K | -18% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $23K | 176 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 16% | Travel & Events 21% | $63K | +13% |
| 2026 | Q3 | 2026 | $700 | 6 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 38% | Wages & Payroll 21% | $64K | -98% |
Revenue by service category
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel & Events | $1,922,857 | 11,422 | $168 | 98.3% | OZ, MEHMET DR 29% | 3mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $24,432 | 250 | $98 | 1.2% | ELLZEY, JOHN KEVIN SR. 19% | 4w ago |
| Other / Unclassified | $4,914 | 28 | $176 | 0.3% | NAZARIAN FOR CITY COUNCIL 2… 20% | 8mo ago |
| Strategy & Research | $911 | 15 | $61 | 0.0% | CURTIS, JOHN 87% | 8mo ago |
| Field & Voter Contact | $863 | 4 | $216 | 0.0% | OPERANA-FOXX, DEJA CHERISE 85% | 3mo ago |
| Print & Mail | $665 | 2 | $332 | 0.0% | SHOFFNER, HALLIE 51% | 8mo ago |
| Media | $547 | 1 | $547 | 0.0% | MAHAN FOR GOVERNOR 2026 100% | 4mo ago |
| Contributions & Transfers | $339 | 4 | $85 | 0.0% | GARCIA FOR ASSEMBLY 2024; E… 70% | 3y ago |
| Wages & Payroll | $210 | 2 | $105 | 0.0% | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 71% | 4w ago |
| Fundraising | $115 | 2 | $58 | 0.0% | SELIGER KELTON G HONORABLE 87% | 2mo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 7 | $19,040 | 130 | 2015-08-31 | 2026-05-20 |
| HINOJOSA JUAN HONORABLE CHUY | 12 | $14,026 | 238 | 2005-05-01 | 2026-05-08 |
| 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 | $11,941 | 90 | 2022-03-02 | 2026-06-30 |
| GONZALEZ MARY EDNA HONORABLE | 7 | $9,173 | 87 | 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 | $717,785 | 38.5% | 1,174 | |
| FL | $573,989 | 30.8% | 24 | |
| CA | $432,452 | 23.2% | 685 | |
| DC | $24,581 | 1.3% | 28 | |
| OH | $17,317 | 0.9% | 9 | |
| MN | $17,047 | 0.9% | 16 | |
| NC | $16,966 | 0.9% | 14 | |
| MI | $16,578 | 0.9% | 20 | |
| NY | $16,192 | 0.9% | 33 | |
| PA | $11,649 | 0.6% | 21 | |
| IL | $11,203 | 0.6% | 26 | |
| GA | $10,056 | 0.5% | 19 |
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 | 2026-06-24 | PETRIE-NORRIS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; COTTIE | — | — | $781 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-10-22 | MITCHELL, JOE | Admin & Office | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $749 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-01-16 | TRUTH & ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT | — | OFFICE COMPUTER | $671 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA | — | — | $175 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Wages & Payroll | Staff Gifts - Payment (5/27/26) - 1 person | $150 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Admin & Office | Office Supplies | $65 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | CALDERON FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; LISA | — | — | $52 |
| Recent | 2026-07-31 | STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 | Admin & Office | Office Supplies | $50 |