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Steve Rader
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)
County Commissioner, Cowlitz County
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 County Commissioner, Cowlitz County | 2026-03-02 | 5 income, 18 accounts, 3 businesses, 1 real estate, 5 creditors |
| 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31 County Commissioner, Cowlitz County | 2025-03-17 | 4 income, 10 accounts, 4 businesses, 1 real estate, 7 creditors |
| 2023-03-20 – 2024-03-19 Candidate for County Commissioner, Cowlitz County | 2024-03-21 (6 versions) | 4 income, 9 accounts, 3 businesses, 1 real estate, 7 creditors |
Findings
None.
Campaign money: County Commissioner, 2024
$34,170raised, 48 contributions
$1,000their own money
$33,957spent
Businesses $16,425 · Individuals $11,385 · Parties $4,000 · Other (incl. small contributions) $1,360 · Their own money $1,000
How it was spent
Radio advertising$16,360
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$3,641
Printing campaign signs$3,202
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$2,000
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,800
Other$1,437
Inkind contribution$1,425
Office supplies, furniture, staff food & beverages, etc.$1,348
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$1,130
Filing fees$1,087
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz County Republican Central Committee Kelso | Parties | $4,000 |
| MMSS LLC Kelso | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Cowlitz County Cannabis Cultivation Inc. Kelso | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Blank Bag LLC Kelso | Businesses | $2,400 |
| Svenson Cameron SELF EMPLOYED · Kelso | Individuals | $2,400 |
| J L Storedahl & Sons Inc. Kelso | Businesses | $2,400 |
| C & L Auto License Inc. Longview | Businesses | $2,100 |
| Tabor Patti RETIRED · Kalama | Individuals | $1,650 |
| Rader Richard Premier ins. · Longview | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Sonofsven LLC Kelso | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Storedahl Properties, LLC Kelso | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Drengjar LLC Kelso | Businesses | $1,200 |
| Svenson Blake SELF EMPLOYED · Longview | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Sanders Carla Retired · Kalama | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Steve Rader | Their own money | $900 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page