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Dave Paul
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)
State Representative, Legislative District 10, Position 2
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 10, Position 2 (In the general)
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 State Representative, Legislative District 10 | 2026-04-05 | 4 income, 26 accounts, 2 businesses, 1 real estate, 3 creditors |
| 2024-01-01 – 2025-02-04 State Representative, Legislative District 10 | 2025-03-12 | 4 income, 24 accounts, 2 businesses, 1 real estate, 3 creditors |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 26
| 2SHB 1273 Dual credit program access 2025-26 | Law (C 104 L 25) |
| E2SHB 2325 Tourism assessment 2025-26 | Law (C 229 L 26) |
| SHB 1791 Local real estate excise tax 2025-26 | Law (C 159 L 25) |
| HB 1568 Financial aid eligibility 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1493 DDA employment services age 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1401 Nautical NW license plate 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1182 Parks & rec./interest arb. 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1565 Dual enrollment scholarship 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1627 Health plans/annual services 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1724 POLST orders 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2324 Child of veteran/tuition 2025-26 | Referred to Appropriations. |
| HB 2356 PRA/homicide cases 2025-26 | First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. |
| HB 2582 Fire dept. civil service 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Local Government. |
| HB 2638 Spousal survivors/prop. tax. 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Finance. |
| SHB 1979 Inhalers & epinephrine cost 2023-24 | Law (C 226 L 24) |
| 2SHB 1316 Dual credit program access 2023-24 | Law (C 350 L 23) |
| SHB 1007 Military service credit 2023-24 | Law (C 18 L 23) |
| HB 1058 Commercial driver's licenses 2023-24 | Law (C 57 L 23) |
| HB 1146 Dual credit program notice 2023-24 | Law (C 44 L 24) |
| 2SHB 2166 POLST access 2023-24 | By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. |
| HB 1364 Nautical NW license plate 2023-24 | Referred to Transportation. |
| HB 1721 Skill center class size 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1733 Nursing degrees 2023-24 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1833 Ferry fuel surcharges 2023-24 | Referred to Transportation. |
| HB 2167 LEOFF 2 rehiring 2023-24 | First reading, referred to Appropriations. |
Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills
| Bill | Vote | Lobbying employers |
|---|---|---|
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Apr 27, 2025 | Yea | 93 |
| ESSB 5167 Operating budget House, Mar 31, 2025 | Yea | 93 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Mar 12, 2026 | Yea | 57 |
| ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp. House, Feb 28, 2026 | Yea | 57 |
| E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management House, Apr 14, 2025 | Yea | 52 |
| SSB 5195 Capital budget House, Apr 27, 2025 | Yea | 50 |
| ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires House, Mar 9, 2026 | Yea | 46 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Apr 27, 2025 | Yea | 42 |
| EHB 1217 Residential tenants House, Mar 10, 2025 | Yea | 42 |
| ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025 | Yea | 38 |
| ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax House, Apr 22, 2025 | Nay | 38 |
| ESSB 5814 Excise taxes House, Apr 23, 2025 | Nay | 34 |
| E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program House, Mar 6, 2026 | Yea | 30 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 25, 2025 | Yea | 28 |
| ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts House, Apr 12, 2025 | Yea | 28 |
| SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental House, Mar 12, 2026 | Yea | 25 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Mar 11, 2026 | Yea | 24 |
| 2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers House, Feb 13, 2026 | Yea | 24 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Mar 11, 2026 | Yea | 23 |
| ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Mar 9, 2026 | Yea | 23 |
| ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing House, Feb 16, 2026 | Yea | 23 |
| E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance House, Feb 14, 2026 | Yea | 23 |
| ESSB 5794 Tax preferences House, Apr 23, 2025 | Nay | 22 |
| ESHB 1155 Noncompetition agreements House, Mar 9, 2026 | Yea | 20 |
| ESSB 6002 Driver privacy House, Mar 5, 2026 | Yea | 20 |
Lobbyist-paid meals and events 25
Where a lobbyist's monthly report lists them among the people a lobbyist or employer paid for. A dinner several employers split appears once for each employer. Shares are shown when the report states them.
| Date | Paid by | Occasion | Their share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF WA reported by Richard B Chisa | Dinner · Mercato | not stated |
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2026-02-03 | Western Governors University reported by Model Solutions LLC | WGU's 15th Anniversary Celebration · Uptown Grill, Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-27 | WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS reported by DENNIS J LAWSON | WSCFF Legislative Reception · Nicole's Bar, 109 Legion Way, Olympia WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-26 | PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-21 | WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE | WFSE Legislative Reception · The Heritage Room by Octapas - 604 Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501 | $58.43 |
| 2026-01-19 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2026-01-14 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Building Trades Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport | $59.04 |
| 2025-07-28 | THE NATURE CONSERVANCY reported by G SCOTT RICHARDS | Food and Refreshments for Outdoor Recreation Caucus Cookout · Senator Muzzall's Farm, Oak Harbor, WA | not stated |
| 2025-04-27 | Western States Regional Council of Carpenters reported by Antonio Acosta | Sine Die gathering in Olympia to mark the close of the 2025 Washington State legislative session. This event served as a strategic platform to: Engage directly with state legislators and key staff who · 1509 Columbia St SW Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-04-09 | JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE reported by Maxima Patashnik | Legislative Passover Seder · Temple Beth Hatfiloh | not stated |
| 2025-03-18 | WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR | TVW Gala · Skookum Creek Event Center 91 West State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584 | not stated |
| 2025-02-25 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA Day on the Hill Reception · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-02-24 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | CorePlus Reception with Boeing, partner lobbyist and legislators · Boeing Olympia House (Office) | not stated |
| 2025-02-18 | WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-02-12 | Washington Housing Alliance Action Fund reported by Michele Thomas | Housing Alliance Action Fund reception · Mercato Ristorante | not stated |
| 2025-02-10 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Building Trades Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport | not stated |
| 2025-02-05 | WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS reported by DENNIS J LAWSON | Legislative Conference Reception · Capital Event Center, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 | not stated |
| 2025-02-04 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Working Families Caucus · 906 Columbia St SW Ste 300, Olympia, WA 98501 | not stated |
| 2025-01-20 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-01-13 | MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC reported by MCBRIDE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | Opening Day Reception · 1889 Prime Steakhouse, 406 5th Ave SW, Olympia WA | $63.53 |
| 2024-02-22 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA Legislative Reception · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2024-02-19 | WA POTATO & ONION ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia | not stated |
| 2024-01-30 | WA ST FARM BUREAU reported by Caleb Gwerder | Legislative Reception w/ Farm Bureau Members · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2024-01-15 | WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Day Reception · Anthony's HomePort - Olympia | not stated |
Who reported lobbying them
Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.
| Employer | Reports | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2026-06 | 9 | none named |
| WA CHARTERS ACTION latest 2025-04 | 7 | HB 1273 |
| Community Employment Alliance latest 2026-03 | 6 | none named |
| WA STEM CENTER latest 2024-12 | 3 | none named |
| TREEHOUSE latest 2026-02 | 3 | none named |
| Island County latest 2026-03 | 3 | none named |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WA latest 2025-02 | 3 | HB 1513 |
| WA Student Association latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 2132, HB 2586, SB 5963 |
| WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 2046, HB 2100, SB 5797, SB 6002 |
| Skagit County latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| STAND FOR CHILDREN, INC. latest 2025-01 | 2 | HB 1273 |
| SNOHOMISH CO latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1208, SB 5155 |
| Graduate & Professional Student Senate latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1316, HB 1343, HB 1873, HB 2098, HB 2100, HB 2132, HB 2148, HB 2311, HB 2612, SB 5906, SB 5937, SB 6002 and 4 more |
| GRADUATE & PROF STUDENT SENATE/U OF W latest 2025-02 | 2 | HB 1343, HB 1485, HB 1492 |
| FairVote Washington latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1146, HB 1710, HB 1916, HB 2210 |
| Associated Students of the University of Washington - Seattle latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 1278, HB 1316, HB 1337, HB 1343, HB 1568, HB 2132, HB 2586, HB 2612, SB 5402, SB 5523 |
| AFT Washington latest 2026-04 | 2 | none named |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| Washington State Labor Council latest 2025-07 | 1 | none named |
| WA WILDLIFE & RECREATION COALITION ACTION FUND latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST FARM BUREAU latest 2026-03 | 1 | none named |
| WA RETAIL ASSN latest 2025-10 | 1 | HB 1184 |
| WA Hospitality Assn latest 2026-03 | 1 | SB 5981 |
| WA EDUCATION ASSN(SIMONE BOE) latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| The Arc of King County latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5393 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY latest 2025-07 | 1 | none named |
| San Juan County latest 2026-07 | 1 | none named |
| STILLAGUAMISH TRIBE OF INDIANS latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| SCHOOLS OUT WA latest 2025-03 | 1 | HB 1296, HB 1391, HB 1834 |
| PUGET SOUND KEEPER ALLIANCE latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 1607 |
| PRO-CHOICE WASHINGTON latest 2025-02 | 1 | none named |
| OneRedmond latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 2100, HB 2257, HB 2278, HB 2325, HB 2418, SB 6209 |
| ONEAMERICA latest 2026-03 | 1 | SB 5925 |
| NATL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY GREATER NW CHAPTER latest 2026-03 | 1 | SB 5993 |
| NATL ASSN OF SOCIAL WORKERS WA ST CHAPTER latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| AMERIPEN latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5284 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
Where their 2026 money comes from
IndividualsBusinessesTrade, professional and issue groupsLabor unionsTribal governmentsPolitical partiesOther candidates and officeholdersTheir own money
Contributions to their 2026 campaign by kind of donor (how kinds are read).
Campaign money: State Representative, 2026
$139,600raised, 356 contributions
$0their own money
$102,678spent
$9,309 / $0outside spending for / against
Other (incl. small contributions) $70,454 · Individuals $34,188 · PACs $16,577 · Parties $12,330 · Businesses $5,550 · Unions $500
How it was spent
Management and consulting services$16,329
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$15,567
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$15,223
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$14,752
Other$13,102
Transfer to surplus funds account$10,000
Broadcast/cable TV advertising$8,844
Inkind contribution$2,358
Design/graphic art, etc.$1,500
Other advertising$1,030
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| House Democratic Campaign Committee Seattle | Parties | $10,280.14 |
| Jackson Legacy Fund Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| SEIU 775 Quality Care Committee Seattle | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 925 Public Service PAC Seattle | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Harry Truman Fund Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Pilots PAC Seattle | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Energy Bellevue | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Credit Union Legislative Action Fund Seatac | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| WA State Building and Construction Trades Council PAC Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $1,800 |
| Retired Public Employees Council of WA / RPEC PAC Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $1,400 |
| House Democratic Campaign Committee Seattle | PACs | $1,277.42 |
| Skagit County Democrats Mount Vernon | Parties | $1,250 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC Washington | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Justice for All PAC Seattle | PACs | $1,200 |
| Delta Dental of Washington Seattle | Businesses | $1,200 |
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: State Representative, 2024
$300,532raised, 539 contributions
$0their own money
$257,603spent
$153,181 / $0outside spending for / against
PACs $84,200 · Individuals $51,844 · Caucuses $49,880 · Other (incl. small contributions) $41,703 · Parties $37,355 · Businesses $29,750 · Unions $5,800
How it was spent
Other$180,216
Inkind contribution$62,135
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$6,265
Management and consulting services$5,200
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$1,475
Travel, accommodations, meals$866
Filing fees$602
Computers, printers, software, phones, etc.$570
Mileage reimbursement$209
Bank and payment processing charges$65
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| House Democratic Campaign Committee Seattle | Caucuses | $43,908.65 |
| Washington State Democratic Central Committee Seattle | Parties | $35,017.48 |
| Washington Senate Democratic Campaign Seattle | Caucuses | $5,168 |
| Skagit County Democratic Party Mount Vernon | Other (incl. small contributions) | $4,400 |
| 10Th District Democrats Mount Vernon | Other (incl. small contributions) | $3,600 |
| Puget Sound Pilots PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| WA Association of Realtors Political Affairs Council Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Gulick Amy Self Employed · Clinton | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Gulick Christopher Self Employed · Clinton | Individuals | $2,400 |
| PAC 48 of WA Vancouver | PACs | $2,400 |
| Hallahan Kimberly Self Employed · Oak Harbor | Individuals | $2,400 |
| DoorDash Inc San Francisco | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Kennedy Fund Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| Retired Public Employee Council of WA Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Washington Education Association Pac Federal Way | PACs | $2,400 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page