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Debra Lekanoff
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 40, Position 1
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 40, Position 1 (In the general)
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 State Representative, Legislative District 40 | 2026-04-11 | 2 income, 1 accounts, 1 businesses |
| 2024-01-01 – 2025-01-12 State Representative, Legislative District 40 | 2025-04-14 | 2 income, 1 accounts, 1 businesses |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 49
| HB 2436 Oil tanker escort 2025-26 | Law (C 64 L 26) |
| ESHB 1829 Tribal warrants 2025-26 | Law (C 259 L 25) |
| HB 2554 Tribal fishing rights 2025-26 | Law (C 16 L 26) |
| HB 1652 Ocean vessels/environment 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 2035 Liquor license fees 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 1379 Health carrier reporting 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 2437 Opioid treatment prg. fees 2025-26 | Referred to Appropriations. |
| HB 2555 Traditional health/medicaid 2025-26 | Referred to Appropriations. |
| SHB 1144 Superior court judge/Skagit 2025-26 | Referred to Appropriations. |
| HB 1330 PEBB & SEBB consolidation 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1736 Missing persons 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 1768 Manuf. housing purchases 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1894 Tribes/K-12 instruction 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| SHB 2468 DSHS terminology 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 2520 Emergency meetings 2025-26 | Referred to Rules 2 Review. |
| SHB 2685 Tribal data 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| 2SHB 1583 Traditional health/medicaid 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| 2SHB 1982 Treaty rights/convictions 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| HB 1478 Death cert./subst. homicide 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1479 Office of native ed. grants 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1692 Tribes/PRA exemption 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2435 Leg. Indian affairs office 2025-26 | Referred to Appropriations. |
| HB 2578 Fish and wildlife commission 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. |
| HB 2598 Anadromous fish recovery 2025-26 | Referred to Rules 2 Review. |
| HR 4634 Billy Frank Jr. 2025-26 | Adopted. |
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 | Yea | 38 |
| ESSB 5814 Excise taxes House, Apr 23, 2025 | Yea | 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 | Yea | 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 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR | TVW Gala 2026 · Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 West State Route 108, Shelton, WA 98584 | not stated |
| 2026-01-20 | Washington Indian Gaming Assocation reported by Rebecca George | Tribal Leader/House Democrats Reception · 525 Pear St SE, Olympia, WA 98501 | not stated |
| 2025-03-26 | GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Dinner · Anthony's Homeport - Olympia, WA | $57 |
| 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 |
| 2025-02-05 | 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 |
| 2025-02-03 | PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | Legislative Reception · Chelsea Farm Oyster Bar - Olympia, WA | not stated |
Who reported lobbying them
Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.
| Employer | Reports | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| WA CHARTERS ACTION latest 2025-04 | 7 | none named |
| PORT OF BELLINGHAM latest 2026-02 | 4 | HB 2588, SB 5649 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH COMMISSION FOR WASHINGTON STATE latest 2024-12 | 4 | none named |
| WA State Community Action Partnership latest 2025-01 | 3 | none named |
| Skagit County latest 2026-02 | 3 | none named |
| PROLIANCE SURGEONS latest 2025-04 | 3 | none named |
| ONEAMERICA latest 2026-03 | 3 | HB 1710, HB 1750, SB 5925 |
| FAITH ACTION NETWORK latest 2025-04 | 3 | HB 1432, SB 5041, SB 5796 |
| CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION latest 2025-03 | 3 | HB 1960, SB 5466, SB 5570 |
| ASSOC STUDENTS OF WA ST UNIVERSITY latest 2026-03 | 3 | HB 1343, HB 1873, HB 2098, HB 2612, SB 5886, SB 6041, SB 6227, SB 6276, SSB 5886 |
| Whatcom Co latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| WeTrain Washington latest 2025-03 | 2 | none named |
| Washington Homeownership Resource Center latest 2025-03 | 2 | SB 5686 |
| WA STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES (WSAC) latest 2026-01 | 2 | HB 1334, HB 1397, HB 1428, HB 1488, HB 1571, HB 1622, HB 1702, HB 1710, HB 1806, HB 1960, HB 1964, HB 2015 and 21 more |
| WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER latest 2024-11 | 2 | none named |
| TEAMCHILD latest 2026-08 | 2 | none named |
| San Juan County latest 2026-02 | 2 | none named |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1208, SB 5155 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ALLIANCE ADVOCATES latest 2025-08 | 2 | none named |
| NATL ASSN OF SOCIAL WORKERS WA ST CHAPTER latest 2025-04 | 2 | none named |
| HF Sinclair latest 2025-04 | 2 | HB 1405, HB 2045, HB 2081, SB 5796 |
| FairVote Washington latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1146, HB 1710, HB 1916, HB 2210 |
| Building Changes latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 2594, SB 5940 |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST NURSES ASSN latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST HOSPITAL ASSN latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 1784, HB 2498, HB 2685, SB 5993 |
| WA ST DENTAL HYGIENISTS ASSN latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| WA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSN latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 2089, HB 2091, HB 2144, HB 2237, HB 2617, SB 6346, SJM 8015 |
| WA HEALTH CARE ASSN latest 2025-12 | 1 | none named |
| WA & NORTHERN IDAHO DIST COUNCIL LABORERS UNION latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1822 |
| The Arc of King County latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5393 |
| TREEHOUSE latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| SQUAXIN ISLAND TRIBE latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| RENEWABLE NORTHWEST latest 2024-09 | 1 | none named |
| Pasado's Safe Haven latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 1904, HB 2247 |
| Pacific Education Institute (contracted through Palattao Burnes Strategies) latest 2025-08 | 1 | none named |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC latest 2024-11 | 1 | none named |
| Nez Perce Tribe latest 2024-01 | 1 | none named |
| INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| Health Care for All - Washington latest 2025-07 | 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
$81,574raised, 121 contributions
$0their own money
$36,229spent
$1,115 / $0outside spending for / against
Other (incl. small contributions) $27,261 · PACs $24,150 · Businesses $18,800 · Individuals $6,554 · Unions $3,900 · Parties $800 · Caucuses $109
How it was spent
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$18,126
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$7,133
Management and consulting services$4,500
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$2,283
Inkind contribution$1,459
Other$1,414
Filing fees$677
Bank and payment processing charges$280
Fundraising events and related costs$239
Travel, accommodations, meals$93
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Nisqually Indian Tribe Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Regence BlueShield Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Kingston | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Energy Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Sequim | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Delta Dental of Washington Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Gilead Sciences Inc. Raleigh | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Samish Tyee Anacortes | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Campaign for Tribal Self-Reliance by WA Indian Gaming Assn Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Suquamish Indian Tribe Suquamish | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Pilots PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Arlington | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| WA State Pharmacy PAC Renton | PACs | $2,400 |
| Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tacoma | Other (incl. small contributions) | $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
Campaign money: State Representative, 2024
$100,729raised, 154 contributions
$0their own money
$96,119spent
$120 / $0outside spending for / against
PACs $45,650 · Other (incl. small contributions) $26,567 · Businesses $12,260 · Individuals $11,150 · Unions $3,600 · Parties $1,502
How it was spent
Transfer to surplus funds account$30,000
Management and consulting services$27,200
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$12,410
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$8,765
Design/graphic art, etc.$6,025
Other$3,464
Inkind contribution$3,099
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$2,030
Fundraising events and related costs$1,545
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$864
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| WA State Troopers PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Kingston | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| WA Health Care Association PAC Tumwater | PACs | $2,400 |
| Delta Dental of WA Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Pilots PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| WA Forest Protection Assn PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Campaign for Tribal Self-Reliance by WA Indian Gaming Assn Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| Cowlitz Indian Tribe Longview | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Phillips 66 Sacramento | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Energy Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tacoma | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| WA Federation of State Employees SSF Olympia | PACs | $2,400 |
| WA Charters Action PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,200 |
| Justice For All PAC Seattle | PACs | $1,800 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page