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Samantha Cruz-Mendoza
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)
Port Commissioner, Port of Bellingham, Position 4
Running in 2026: Port Commissioner, Port of Bellingham, Position 4 (Lost in the primary)
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-06 – 2026-04-05 Candidate for Port Commissioner, Port of Bellingham | 2026-04-16 | 1 income, 1 creditors |
Findings
None.
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: Port Commissioner, 2026
Individuals $8,626 · Other (incl. small contributions) $5,166 · Their own money $1,061 · Parties $500 · PACs $200
How it was spent
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Severns Cameron Taproot Consulting · Tacoma | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Samantha Cruz-Mendoza | Their own money | $1,000.85 |
| Martinez Laura Not Employed · Bellingham | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Espino Jr Adan Cascadia Group · Olympia | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Hosick Candace Self Employed · Lynden | Individuals | $500 |
| Larson Neil Neil E Larson CPA PLLC · Kenmore | Individuals | $500 |
| WA State Democrats Seattle | Parties | $500 |
| Cruz Angelica Skagit regional health · Ferndale | Individuals | $400 |
| Shewmake Sharon Bellingham | Individuals | $250 |
| Estes Brian Bellingham | Individuals | $250 |
| Bosche John Everson | Individuals | $250 |
| Schaebethal Elizabeth Bellingham | Individuals | $250 |
| Hubik Amanda Anacortes | Individuals | $250 |
| Berry Elizabeth Seattle | Individuals | $250 |
| SLOAN IAN Self employed · Anacortes | Individuals | $250 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page