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Edwin Obras
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 33, Position 1
Running in 2026: State Representative, District 33, 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 33 | 2026-04-15 | 2 income, 9 accounts, 1 real estate, 2 creditors |
| 2024-01-13 – 2025-01-12 State Representative, Legislative District 33 | 2025-04-14 (2 versions) | 2 income, 5 accounts, 2 businesses, 1 real estate, 2 creditors |
Findings
None.
In the Legislature
Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 16
| 2SHB 1524 Isolated employees 2025-26 | Law (C 47 L 25) |
| EHB 2156 AGO investigator authority 2025-26 | Law (C 242 L 26) |
| ESHB 1332 Transp. network companies 2025-26 | Law (C 229 L 25) |
| HB 2155 Use of nursing titles 2025-26 | Law (C 6 L 26) |
| ESHB 2165 Peace officer false ident. 2025-26 | Law (C 114 L 26) |
| SHB 1490 Background checks 2025-26 | Law (C 46 L 25) |
| SHB 1623 Tips/credit card fees 2025-26 | House Rules "X" file. |
| SHB 2422 Private security guards 2025-26 | Referred to Appropriations. |
| SHB 2524 Security guards board 2025-26 | Referred to Appropriations. |
| HB 1424 Jail system 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1828 Plasma donation/physicians 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1897 Community safety/liability 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1744 Gift card criminal conduct 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1792 Nursing assistant regulation 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1943 Blood donation/school instr. 2025-26 | By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 2494 Asbestos training rules 2025-26 | First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. |
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 | 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 20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS | NCSL Washington State Night Dinner · Avli on the Park - Chicago, IL | not stated |
| 2026-07-27 | WA ST ASSN FOR JUSTICE reported by Kelli Carson | Beverages and food while at NCSL · Turtle's in Chicago | not stated |
| 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 |
| 2026-02-19 | WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Room | not stated |
| 2026-02-03 | WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE | Working Families Caucus · Streets of Singapore - Olympia, WA | $31.71 |
| 2026-01-28 | SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING EMPLOYEES IN AEROSPACE SPEEA reported by Brandon Anderson | SPEEA Legislative Reception · Octapas Cafe, 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 |
| 2026-01-14 | WA ST BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL reported by Heather Kurtenbach | Building Trades Legislative Reception · Anthony's Homeport | $59.04 |
| 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 |
| 2025-03-31 | TECHNOLOGY NETWORK reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC | TechNet Reception · Olympia, WA | not stated |
| 2025-03-27 | BOEING reported by Ryan R. Tomasich | Reception with legislators to share the Aerospace Impact study and discuss statewide issues. · Boeing Olympia House (Office) | 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 |
| 2025-02-24 | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE reported by Aaron Keating | Food, banquet permit, serving dishes. · Abigail Stuart House 1002 Washington Street SE Olympia, Washington 98501 | not stated |
| 2025-02-24 | WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER reported by Eli Taylor Goss | Cost of rental venue of Abigail Stuart House and event insurance · Abigail Stuart House | not stated |
| 2025-02-20 | WA ST COUNCIL OF POLICE & SHERIFFS reported by Teresa Taylor | Legislative Reception · Capitol Events Center | 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 |
| 2025-01-22 | WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES reported by DENNIS EAGLE | WFSE Legislative Reception · Octapas Cafe - 810 Water Street SW - Olympia, WA 98501 | $61.88 |
Who reported lobbying them
Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.
| Employer | Reports | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WA latest 2026-02 | 15 | HB 1274, HB 1317, HB 1482, HB 1512 |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTL UNION LOCAL 6 latest 2026-08 | 11 | ESSB 5814, HB 1313, HB 1524, HB 2422, HB 2524, SB 5041, SB 6346 |
| Purpose Dignity Action latest 2025-10 | 8 | HB 1217, HB 1380, HB 1427, HB 1574, HB 1897, SB 5031 |
| FAITH ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-02 | 6 | HB 1125, HB 1482, HB 2027, HB 2105, SB 5041, SB 5284, SB 5974 |
| WA State Assn of Plumbers & Pipefitters latest 2026-03 | 5 | none named |
| Washington State Labor Council latest 2026-06 | 4 | HB 2479 |
| WA EDUCATION ASSN latest 2026-07 | 4 | none named |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-09 | 4 | none named |
| Western States Regional Council of Carpenters latest 2026-02 | 3 | HB 2191, SB 6068 |
| TREEHOUSE latest 2026-02 | 3 | none named |
| RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS OF WA latest 2025-09 | 3 | SHB 2034, SSB 5085 |
| ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE latest 2025-02 | 3 | HB 1123, HB 1213, HB 1382 |
| WA ST NURSES ASSN latest 2026-03 | 2 | HB 2110, HB 5904, HB 5906 |
| Spark Northwest latest 2026-03 | 2 | ESSB 6200, HB 2338, SB 6200 |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1208, SB 5155 |
| Pediatric Interim Care Center The Newborn Nursery latest 2025-03 | 2 | none named |
| PROLIANCE SURGEONS latest 2025-11 | 2 | none named |
| Northwest Harvest EMM latest 2025-09 | 2 | none named |
| North Coast States Regional Council of Carpenters latest 2026-04 | 2 | none named |
| NATL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY GREATER NW CHAPTER latest 2026-03 | 2 | SB 5480, SB 5993 |
| NATL ASSN OF SOCIAL WORKERS WA ST CHAPTER latest 2025-10 | 2 | none named |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 46 latest 2025-08 | 2 | SB 5528 |
| FairVote Washington latest 2026-02 | 2 | HB 1146, HB 1710, HB 1916, HB 2210 |
| Delta Dental of WA latest 2026-01 | 2 | none named |
| Community Employment Alliance latest 2025-10 | 2 | none named |
| Washington Trails Association latest 2025-03 | 1 | none named |
| WA ST SCHOOL RETIREES ASSN latest 2026-01 | 1 | HB 1474 |
| WA ST BUDGET & POLICY CENTER latest 2025-01 | 1 | HB 1482 |
| The Arc of King County latest 2025-04 | 1 | SB 5393 |
| STATEWIDE POVERTY ACTION NETWORK latest 2026-05 | 1 | none named |
| SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTL UNION DIST 925 latest 2026-09 | 1 | none named |
| SCHOOLS OUT WA latest 2025-03 | 1 | HB 1296, HB 1391, HB 1834 |
| REGENCE BLUE SHIELD latest 2025-07 | 1 | none named |
| Pasado's Safe Haven latest 2026-02 | 1 | HB 1904, HB 2247 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD ALLIANCE ADVOCATES latest 2025-01 | 1 | none named |
| PHARMACEUTICAL RSRCH/MFG OF AMERICA latest 2025-11 | 1 | none named |
| Open Doors for Multicultural Families latest 2025-04 | 1 | none named |
| ONEAMERICA latest 2026-03 | 1 | SB 5925 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. latest 2025-10 | 1 | none named |
| Match Group, LLC latest 2025-10 | 1 | HB 2071 |
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
$42,392raised, 78 contributions
$677their own money
$33,537spent
$132 / $0outside spending for / against
PACs $17,350 · Businesses $11,850 · Other (incl. small contributions) $5,161 · Individuals $4,309 · Unions $2,900 · Their own money $677 · Caucuses $146
How it was spent
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$9,455
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$7,900
Other$5,920
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc. $5,240
Management and consulting services$2,500
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,200
Inkind contribution$822
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$500
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Justice for All PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Energy Bellevue | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Delta Dental Seattle | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Snoqualmie Tribe Snoqualmie | PACs | $2,400 |
| Washington Association of Realtors PAC Olympia | PACs | $2,000 |
| SEIU 1199NW PAC Kent | PACs | $1,200 |
| SEIU local 6 Seattle | Unions | $1,200 |
| Building a Stronger Washington Sponsored by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters Kent | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Regence Seattle | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Washington State Building and Construction PAC Olympia | PACs | $1,200 |
| WA Beer & Wine Distributors Association Olympia | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Washington Indian Gaming Association Campaign for Tribal Self-Reliance Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $1,200 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co PAC Washington | PACs | $1,200 |
| NW REGIONAL COUNCIL OF SMART SSF Everett | PACs | $1,200 |
| Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tacoma | PACs | $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, 2025
$253,278raised, 431 contributions
$3,002their own money
$256,375spent
$134,999 / $193,138outside spending for / against
Individuals $105,431 · PACs $80,181 · Other (incl. small contributions) $34,545 · Unions $15,600 · Businesses $10,950 · Their own money $3,002 · Parties $2,850 · Caucuses $720
How it was spent
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$93,855
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$68,634
Broadcast/cable TV advertising$30,000
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$22,020
Design/graphic art, etc.$9,500
Fundraising events and related costs$8,500
Contribution Refunds$6,300
Printing campaign signs$5,323
Management and consulting services$5,000
Bank and payment processing charges$4,481
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Goldwarg Jordan OneWorld Now · Seattle | Individuals | $3,600 |
| OBRAS RAUL USPS · Seattle | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Metcalf Teresa City of Seattle · Seattle | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Vining Agnes Agnes Vining · Seattle | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Obras Cleofe Seattle | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Obras Honorio Seattle | Individuals | $2,400 |
| Edwin Obras Seatac | Their own money | $2,400 |
| NW REGIONAL COUNCIL OF SMART SSF Everett | PACs | $2,400 |
| Washington Education Association PAC Federal Way | PACs | $2,400 |
| Teamsters Local Union No.117 Seattle | Unions | $2,400 |
| SEIU 775 Quality Care Committee Seattle | Unions | $2,400 |
| Justice for All PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| WSNA PAC Seattle | PACs | $2,400 |
| Climate Jobs Washington Action Olympia | Other (incl. small contributions) | $2,400 |
| Silverton Laura unemployed · Seattle | Individuals | $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