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Barry Buchanan
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
County Council Member, Whatcom County, Position A
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 County Council Member, Whatcom County | 2026-04-02 | 4 income, 1 real estate, 2 creditors |
| 2024-01-01 – 2025-02-06 County Council Member, Whatcom County | 2025-04-09 | 4 income, 1 real estate, 3 creditors |
Findings
None.
Campaign money: County Council Member, 2025
$22,789raised, 80 contributions
$1,506their own money
$22,789spent
$815 / $0outside spending for / against
Individuals $10,595 · Other (incl. small contributions) $7,287 · PACs $2,250 · Their own money $1,506 · Parties $1,150
How it was spent
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$10,268
Management and consulting services$3,800
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$2,620
Other$2,369
Inkind contribution$1,973
Transfer to surplus funds account$1,758
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Buchanan Whatcom County Council · Bellingham | Their own money | $1,506.30 |
| IAFF Local 106 Community Action Acct Bellingham | Other (incl. small contributions) | $1,200 |
| Ray Deck Skookum Kids · Bellingham | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Norma Nielsen Not Employed · Bellingham | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Mike Hammes RAM Construction · Bellingham | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Jon Tesarik RAM Construction · Bellingham | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Lummi Indian Business Council Bellingham | Other (incl. small contributions) | $1,200 |
| 42nd Legislative District Democrats Bellingham | Parties | $1,000 |
| Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Los Angeles | PACs | $1,000 |
| MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS Blaine | Other (incl. small contributions) | $764.11 |
| James Hansen Not Employed · Bellingham | Individuals | $550 |
| Nooksack Indian Tribe Deming | Other (incl. small contributions) | $500 |
| WA Teamsters Legislative League Tukwila | PACs | $500 |
| Kirsten Barron Not Employed · Bellingham | Individuals | $500 |
| Meredith Hayes Self · Bellingham | Individuals | $500 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page