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Ian Birk

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)

Appeals Court Judge, Court of Appeals Division I, Position 1

Running in 2026: State Supreme Court Justice, Supreme Court, Position 4 (In the general)

Statements of financial affairs (F-1)

PeriodFiledWhat it lists
2025-01-01 – 2026-01-26
Appeals Court Judge, Court of Appeals Division I
2026-02-034 income, 12 accounts, 3 businesses, 3 real estate, 3 creditors, 4 gifts
2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Appeals Court Judge, Court of Appeals Division I
2025-03-224 income, 12 accounts, 3 businesses, 2 real estate, 3 creditors, 2 gifts

Findings

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $5,245.29 in meals, travel or seminars from 4 sources

The statement lists 4 items; the largest source is National Judicial College ($2,783.20). 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

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $4,190.11 in meals, travel or seminars from 2 sources

The statement lists 2 items; the largest source is National Civil Justice Institute ($2,109.38). 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

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 Supreme Court Justice, 2026

$540,950raised, 714 contributions
$250their own money
$282,088spent
$16,748 / $0outside spending for / against

Individuals $469,505 · Businesses $48,572 · Other (incl. small contributions) $9,530 · Unions $7,450 · PACs $4,380 · Parties $1,264 · Their own money $250

How it was spent

Broadcast/cable TV advertising$146,333
Management and consulting services$67,635
Contribution Refunds$32,500
Design/graphic art, etc.$18,027
Bank and payment processing charges$17,030
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$15,591
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$5,380
Printing campaign signs$4,880
Filing fees$2,620
Inkind contribution$2,413
Top contributorsTypeTotal
Ian Bauer
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala · Puyallup
Individuals$4,800
Wendy Cochran
Lakewood
Individuals$4,800
Lucas Garrett
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender · Bainbridge Island
Individuals$4,800
Jason Baker
Law Offices of Jason Baker, PLLC · Issaquah
Individuals$4,800
Carly Roberts
Gig Harbor
Individuals$4,800
Patrick B. Reddy
Emery Reddy PLLC · Seattle
Individuals$4,800
Stritmatter Law
Seattle
Businesses$4,800
Elizabeth Woody Lindquist
Lindquist Law, PLLC · Bellevue
Individuals$2,900
Maria S. Diamond
Diamond Massong, PLLC · Des Moines
Individuals$2,800
Christian McDonald
Connelly Law Offices · Seattle
Individuals$2,500
Jeff Tilden
Mercer Island
Individuals$2,400
Tom Vertetis
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala · Tacoma
Individuals$2,400
Lincoln Beauregard
Self · Bellevue
Individuals$2,400
Elizabeth Calora
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala · Tacoma
Individuals$2,400
Kevin Hastings
Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala · Tacoma
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