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Ellen Aronson
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)
School Director, Puyallup Sd 003, Position 1
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-16 – 2025-04-15 Candidate for School Director, Puyallup Sd 003 | 2025-04-20 (2 versions) | 3 income, 19 accounts, 1 real estate, 2 creditors |
Findings
None.
Campaign money: School Director, 2025
$35,484raised, 180 contributions
$610their own money
$35,484spent
Individuals $26,617 · Other (incl. small contributions) $5,391 · Parties $1,750 · Businesses $1,115 · Their own money $610
How it was spent
Payment for candidate's lost earnings$11,121
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$5,300
Inkind contribution$3,823
Management and consulting services$2,750
Digital advertising$2,500
Other$2,347
Robocalls$2,176
Other advertising$1,784
Disposal of surplus funds to charity$1,705
Computers, printers, software, phones, etc.$773
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| WA State Democratic Central Committee Seattle | Parties | $1,750 |
| Bethany Sutton Pacific Roots Therapy · Puyallup | Individuals | $1,541.98 |
| Phyllis M. Swenson Retired · Seattle | Individuals | $1,250 |
| Stuart D. Brotherston Retired · Tumwater | Individuals | $1,107.68 |
| Ruth M. Brotherston Retired · Tumwater | Individuals | $1,107.67 |
| Laura Zaichkin Washington Health Benefit Exchange · Seattle | Individuals | $1,021.15 |
| Erika Smith Heritage Hybrid Academy · Puyallup | Individuals | $833.96 |
| Margaret Grieve-Fent Retired · Puyallup | Individuals | $625.63 |
| Leigh A. Mahaffie Puyallup School District · Puyallup | Individuals | $625.31 |
| Tim Mahaffie Retired · Puyallup | Individuals | $625.31 |
| Ellen Aronson MultiCare Health Systems · Tacoma | Their own money | $585.82 |
| Salon ish Puyallup | Businesses | $525 |
| Chase Gallagher King County Library System · Seattle | Individuals | $521.15 |
| Gregary Heath Retired · Puyallup | Individuals | $521.15 |
| Greg Helle Retired · Graham | Individuals | $521.15 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page