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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)

Governor, State of Washington

Statements of financial affairs (F-1)

PeriodFiledWhat it lists
2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
Governor, State of Washington
2026-04-15 (2 versions)2 income, 10 accounts, 2 real estate, 1 creditors, 4 gifts
2024-01-01 – 2025-01-15
Governor, State of Washington · Attorney General, State of Washington
2025-04-152 income, 10 accounts, 1 businesses, 2 real estate, 1 creditors, 1 gifts

Findings

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $6,058.22 in meals, travel or seminars from 3 sources

The statement lists 4 items; the largest source is Democratic Governors Association (DGA) ($3,623.16). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.

What to check
  • Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
  • For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.
Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted
“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works

Campaign money: Governor, 2024

$14,668,289raised, 68,485 contributions
$0their own money
$14,537,972spent
$8,601 / $171,584outside spending for / against

Individuals $9,249,821 · Parties $3,065,190 · Other (incl. small contributions) $1,751,088 · Businesses $346,826 · PACs $144,935 · Unions $64,238 · Caucuses $46,190

How it was spent

Broadcast/cable TV advertising$6,782,004
Management and consulting services$2,001,670
Inkind contribution$1,423,640
Digital advertising$1,150,182
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$700,698
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$377,870
Fundraising events and related costs$373,396
Robocalls$327,604
Bank and payment processing charges$291,534
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$201,572
Top contributorsTypeTotal
WA State Democrats
Seattle
Parties$3,065,190.28
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS
Cleveland
Businesses$129,983.81
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS
Seattle
Other (incl. small contributions)$114,097.49
House Democratic Campaign Committee
Seattle
Caucuses$37,350
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS
Seattle
Businesses$9,132.42
WA Senate Democratic Campaign
Seattle
Caucuses$8,840
Lawrence C. Crites
Seattle
Individuals$4,800
Michael S. Webb
State of Washington · Tacoma
Individuals$4,800
John C. Blacksmith
Lake Real Estate · Seattle
Individuals$4,800
Patrick J. Boyle
Seattle
Individuals$4,800
Michael J. Egan
Microsoft · Newcastle
Individuals$4,800
Seth Armstrong
Seattle
Individuals$4,800
Stan Berman
Sidley Austin LLP · Seattle
Individuals$4,800
T. William Booth
Bainbridge Is
Individuals$4,800
Rose Dennis
Camano Island
Individuals$4,800

Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page

Campaign money: Attorney General, 2024

$1,550,213raised, 17,384 contributions
$0their own money
$1,600,213spent

Individuals $1,391,672 · Other (incl. small contributions) $85,020 · PACs $43,678 · Businesses $25,294 · Unions $4,550

How it was spent

Transfer to new campaign$788,654
Management and consulting services$287,454
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$195,230
Transfer to surplus funds account$84,098
Fundraising events and related costs$82,570
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$70,666
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$53,754
Robocalls$10,000
Design/graphic art, etc.$6,950
Other$6,555
Top contributorsTypeTotal
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS
Seattle
Other (incl. small contributions)$25,000
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS
Fairfax
Businesses$10,719.45
Patton Sarah
Seattle
Individuals$4,000
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Sequim
PACs$4,000
Young James D
Issaquah
Individuals$4,000
SEIU Local 49 COPE
Portland
PACs$4,000
Midkiff Monte
Lopez Island
Individuals$4,000
Peterson Ashley
Cinder · Spokane
Individuals$4,000
Peterson Justin
Cinder · Spokane
Individuals$4,000
Mennet Lisa
Seattle
Individuals$4,000
Camp Janice
Seattle
Individuals$3,850
Block Kenneth L
Seattle
Individuals$3,750
Nickerson Martinus H
Bellingham
Individuals$3,500
Wolf Sally C
Seattle
Individuals$3,500
Hutchinson Thomas W
ImagiCorps · Bellevue
Individuals$3,500

Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page