DETECTOR · P30

Vendor Concentration

Over 30% of campaign disbursements flow to a single vendor — possible favored-firm or family-connected payee.

What this detector measures

Over 30% of campaign disbursements flow to a single vendor — possible favored-firm or family-connected payee.

What to ask the senator's office

  1. Who owns the dominant vendor, and what is their relationship to the senator's office or family?
  2. Are the vendor's services market-priced, or do they command premium rates?
  3. Has the FEC questioned the vendor concentration in any audit cycle?

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