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Vandana Slatter

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 Senator, Legislative District 48

Running in 2026: State Senator, District 48 (In the general)

Statements of financial affairs (F-1)

PeriodFiledWhat it lists
2025-01-01 – 2026-01-05
State Senator, Legislative District 48
2026-04-15 (3 versions)4 income, 17 accounts, 1 businesses, 1 real estate, 3 gifts
2024-01-01 – 2025-01-12
State Representative, Legislative District 48 · State Senator, Legislative District 48
2025-04-142 income, 26 accounts, 1 businesses, 1 real estate, 3 gifts

Findings

Context Gifts and meals · the statement

Listed $2,442.55 in meals, travel or seminars from 3 sources

The statement lists 3 items; the largest source is Runa Empowerment ($938.95). 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 $4,551.84 in meals, travel or seminars from 3 sources

The statement lists 3 items; the largest source is Association of WA Business Institute ($2,500). 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

In the Legislature

Bills they introduced as prime sponsor 45

ESB 6246 Emissions/trade-exposed 2025-26Law (C 253 L 26), partly vetoed
ESSB 5845 Health carrier payments 2025-26Law (C 158 L 26)
ESSB 6200 Tenant cooling devices 2025-26Law (C 184 L 26)
SSB 5239 Hospital medical records 2025-26Law (C 131 L 25)
ESSB 6210 Health plan certification 2025-26By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SSB 5450 Sewage-containing spills 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SSB 5924 Pharmacist prescriptive auth 2025-26By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
SB 5401 Wholesale power purchases 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5953 Medical loss ratio 2025-26First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SSB 6201 Social housing agencies/tax 2025-26Referred to Ways & Means.
SSB 5236 Anesthetics/greenhouse gases 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SSB 6089 Education data/P20W system 2025-26Senate Rules "X" file.
SB 6256 Unoccupied housing/tax 2025-26Senate Rules "X" file.
SSB 5335 Rural nursing education 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5666 Mental health internships 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SSB 5683 Health carrier payment times 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5697 Social services/property tax 2025-26Senate Rules "X" file.
SSB 5725 Housing on college lands 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5765 Psychiatric pharmacists 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 6161 Dementia information 2025-26By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
ESB 5775 Public safety/local tax 2025-26Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Ways & Means.
ESSB 5663 CTC online course offerings 2025-26Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.
SB 5449 Counselors, etc. committee 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5451 Quantum economic development 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
SB 5452 Psychiatric pharmacists 2025-26By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Final passage votes on the most-lobbied bills

BillVoteLobbying employers
ESSB 5167 Operating budget
Senate, Apr 27, 2025
Yea93
ESSB 5167 Operating budget
Senate, Mar 29, 2025
Yea93
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp.
Senate, Mar 12, 2026
Yea57
ESSB 5998 Operating budget, supp.
Senate, Feb 27, 2026
Yea57
E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management
Senate, Apr 23, 2025
Yea52
E2SSB 5284 Solid waste management
Senate, Mar 7, 2025
Yea52
SSB 5195 Capital budget
Senate, Apr 27, 2025
Yea50
SSB 5195 Capital budget
Senate, Apr 5, 2025
Yea50
ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires
Senate, Mar 11, 2026
Yea46
ESSB 6346 Tax on millionaires
Senate, Feb 16, 2026
Yea46
EHB 1217 Residential tenants
Senate, Apr 27, 2025
Yea42
EHB 1217 Residential tenants
Senate, Apr 10, 2025
Yea42
ESHB 2081 Business and occupation tax
Senate, Apr 26, 2025
Nay38
ESSB 5814 Excise taxes
Senate, Apr 24, 2025
Yea34
ESSB 5814 Excise taxes
Senate, Apr 19, 2025
Yea34
E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program
Senate, Mar 9, 2026
Yea30
E2SSB 5981 340B drug pricing program
Senate, Feb 13, 2026
Yea30
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts
Senate, Apr 25, 2025
Yea28
ESSB 5041 Unemp ins/strikes & lockouts
Senate, Mar 7, 2025
Yea28
SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental
Senate, Mar 12, 2026
Yea25
SSB 6003 Capital budget, supplemental
Senate, Feb 27, 2026
Yea25
2SHB 2105 Immigrant workers
Senate, Mar 5, 2026
Yea24
E2SHB 1903 Low-income energy assistance
Senate, Mar 6, 2026
Yea23
ESHB 2266 Supportive & emerg. housing
Senate, Mar 4, 2026
Yea23
ESSB 5794 Tax preferences
Senate, Apr 24, 2025
Yea22

Lobbyist-paid meals and events 19

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.

DatePaid byOccasionTheir share
2026-02-19WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW
reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR
TVW Gala 2026 · Little Creek Casino Resort, 91 West State Route 108, Shelton, WA 98584not stated
2026-02-19WA REFUSE & RECYCLING ASSN
reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC
WRRA LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION · Columbia Roomnot stated
2026-02-03Western Governors University
reported by Model Solutions LLC
WGU's 15th Anniversary Celebration · Uptown Grill, Olympia, WAnot stated
2026-01-26PACIFIC COAST SHELLFISH GROWERS ASSN
reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS
Legislative Reception · Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar - Olympia, WAnot stated
2026-01-22BOEING
reported by Ryan R. Tomasich
Boeing sponsored Aerospace Futures Alliance Reception · Boeing Olympia House, Olympia, WAnot stated
2025-07-22Northwest Gas Association
reported by Dan Kirschner
Energy/Technology Dinner · The Lakehouse, Bellevuenot stated
2025-07-22WA TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSN
reported by Kelly Fukai
Tech and Energy Dinner at PNWER · The Lakehouse, Bellevuenot stated
2025-04-09JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER SEATTLE
reported by Maxima Patashnik
Legislative Passover Seder · Temple Beth Hatfilohnot stated
2025-03-31TECHNOLOGY NETWORK
reported by CHRISTOPHERSEN INC
TechNet Reception · Olympia, WAnot stated
2025-03-18WA PUBLIC AFFAIRS NETWORK DBA TVW
reported by RENEE R SINCLAIR
TVW Gala · Skookum Creek Event Center 91 West State Route 108 Shelton, WA 98584not stated
2025-02-12WA ST FARM BUREAU
reported by Caleb Gwerder
Boots on the Hill Event - Members and entire legislature invited. · The Castlenot stated
2025-02-05MICROSOFT CORP
reported by Colleen Kerr
Dinner · Chelsea Oyster Farms; Olympia, WA$49
2025-02-05WA ST COUNCIL OF FIRE FIGHTERS
reported by DENNIS J LAWSON
Legislative Conference Reception · Capital Event Center, ESD 113, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98512not stated
2024-11-02Waypoint Consulting Group
reported by Waypoint Consulting Group
Frank Chopp Retirement Party · Panoramic Centernot stated
2024-04-17Life Science Washington
reported by Curtis Knapp
Life Science Innovation Northwest VIP Reception · Alder & Ash Restaurant$131
2024-02-02WA ASSN OF REALTORS
reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST
Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia$11.04
2024-02-02WA Hospitality Assn
reported by ALLIANCES NORTHWEST
Dinner · Ramirez, Olympia$11.04
2024-02-01WA ROUNDTABLE
reported by NEIL STREGE
Higher education dinner · Anthony's HomePortnot stated
2024-01-15WA ASSN OF WHEAT GROWERS
reported by GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOV AFFAIRS
Legislative Day Reception · Anthony's HomePort - Olympianot stated

Who reported lobbying them

Employers whose lobbyists named them in a monthly report's lobbying, with the bills reported.

EmployerReportsBills
WA CHARTERS ACTION
latest 2025-04
7none named
Spark Northwest
latest 2026-03
6ESSB 6200, HB 1903, HB 2265, HB 2296, HB 2338, SB 6050, SB 6200, SB 6223
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ALLIANCE ADVOCATES
latest 2025-08
5none named
Community Employment Alliance
latest 2025-05
5none named
GRADUATE & PROF STUDENT SENATE/U OF W
latest 2025-04
4SB 5275, SB 5402
Washington State Labor Council
latest 2025-04
3HB 1644
Twelve
latest 2026-02
3HB 1960, HB 2322, SB 5932
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
latest 2026-03
3HB 1903, HB 1960, HB 2090, HB 2215, HB 2245, HB 2251, HB 2388, HB 2509, HB 2515, SB 5446, SB 5466, SB 5982 and 4 more
Rewiring America Inc.
latest 2026-03
3none named
NORTHWEST CAREER COLLEGE FEDERATION
latest 2025-12
3SB 5785
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES OF WASHINGTON
latest 2026-02
3none named
Health Care for All - Washington
latest 2026-06
3none named
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WA
latest 2025-12
3HB 1274, HB 1317
WA Student Association
latest 2026-02
2HB 2586, SB 5963
WA STEM CENTER
latest 2025-02
2none named
WA ST MEDICAL ASSN
latest 2025-10
2none named
WA ST COUNCIL OF POLICE & SHERIFFS
latest 2025-08
2none named
TREEHOUSE
latest 2026-02
2none named
PRO-CHOICE WASHINGTON
latest 2025-03
2none named
Northwest Pulp & Paper Association
latest 2026-02
2HB 2537, SB 6246
LEGAL VOICE
latest 2026-01
2none named
Kindering
latest 2025-10
2SB 5263
Google LLC and its Affiliates
latest 2025-09
2none named
FAITH ACTION NETWORK
latest 2025-03
2HB 1217
AFT Washington
latest 2026-09
2none named
WeTrain Washington
latest 2024-12
1none named
Washington Trails Association
latest 2025-03
1none named
WA ST FARM BUREAU
latest 2026-02
1HB 2238, HB 2409, HB 2471, HB 2724, HB 6045, SB 6117, SB 6346
WA PUBLIC UTILITIES DISTS ASSN
latest 2026-02
1HB 1903, HB 2515, SB 5982, SB 6076
WA FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES
latest 2026-09
1none named
WA ASSN FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH
latest 2026-02
1SB 5981
Vantage Data Centers
latest 2026-08
1none named
The Arc of Washington State
latest 2025-04
1none named
The Arc of King County
latest 2025-03
1SB 5263
RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS OF WA
latest 2025-05
1SHB 2034, SSB 5085
REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION
latest 2026-02
1none named
REGENCE BLUE SHIELD
latest 2026-01
1none named
PUGET SOUND KEEPER ALLIANCE
latest 2026-01
1none named
PREMERA BLUE CROSS
latest 2026-09
1none named
ONEAMERICA
latest 2026-02
1SB 6002

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 Senator, 2026

$108,139raised, 142 contributions
$677their own money
$76,744spent
$8,369 / $0outside spending for / against

PACs $36,550 · Individuals $28,025 · Businesses $26,773 · Unions $8,100 · Other (incl. small contributions) $7,978 · Their own money $677 · Caucuses $36

How it was spent

Transfer to surplus funds account$30,000
Management and consulting services$16,000
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$15,494
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$3,861
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$2,480
Fundraising events and related costs$2,400
Printing campaign signs$1,944
Other$1,454
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$915
Bank and payment processing charges$782
Top contributorsTypeTotal
Kennedy Fund
Seattle
PACs$2,400
WA Education Association PAC
Federal Way
Unions$2,400
Puget Sound Energy
Bellevue
Businesses$2,400
Amazon.com Services LLC
Seattle
Businesses$2,400
Hospitals for a Healthy Future PAC
Seattle
PACs$2,400
Delta Dental of WA
Seattle
Businesses$2,400
WA State Dental PAC
Seattle
PACs$2,400
WA Medical PAC
Seattle
PACs$2,400
Proliance Surgeons PAC
Seattle
PACs$2,400
WA Federation of State Employees SSF
Olympia
Unions$2,400
Snoqualmie Tribe
Snoqualmie
Other (incl. small contributions)$2,400
WA Association of Realtors PAC
Olympia
PACs$2,000
Jeffrey Finn
Bellevue
Individuals$1,200
John Enslein
Redmond
Individuals$1,200
Puget Sound Pilots PAC
Seattle
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 Senator, 2025

$459,719raised, 893 contributions
$1,320their own money
$419,298spent
$266,273 / $150,741outside spending for / against

Individuals $239,964 · Businesses $98,950 · PACs $67,319 · Other (incl. small contributions) $44,698 · Unions $5,200 · Caucuses $1,468 · Their own money $1,320 · Parties $800

How it was spent

Broadcast/cable TV advertising$112,980
Management and consulting services$81,081
Digital advertising$58,501
Wages, salaries, benefits, payroll taxes$38,629
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$31,838
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$31,370
Surveys, polling, research costs$15,900
Design/graphic art, etc.$14,985
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$6,851
Bank and payment processing charges$6,025
Top contributorsTypeTotal
48th District Democrats
Bellevue
Other (incl. small contributions)$10,920
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Bellevue
Businesses$2,400
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Raleigh
Businesses$2,400
Justice for All PAC
Seattle
Businesses$2,400
Credit Union Legislative Action Fund
Seatac
Businesses$2,400
Nell E. McCaw
Medina
Individuals$2,400
WA Federation of State Employees SSF
Olympia
Businesses$2,400
WA State Pharmacy PAC
Renton
Businesses$2,400
DoorDash, Inc.
San Francisco
Businesses$2,400
ATU COPE Voluntary Account
Silver Spring
Businesses$2,400
Jeffrey Finn
Bellevue
Individuals$2,400
Puget Sound Pilots PAC
Seattle
Businesses$2,400
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Minneapolis
Businesses$2,400
DaVita
Federal Way
Businesses$2,400
WA Health Care Association PAC
Tumwater
Businesses$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

Campaign money: State Representative, 2024

$186,351raised, 269 contributions
$1,611their own money
$211,351spent
$120 / $0outside spending for / against

Other (incl. small contributions) $64,217 · PACs $55,879 · Individuals $35,744 · Businesses $26,900 · Their own money $1,611 · Unions $1,200 · Parties $800

How it was spent

Transfer to new campaign$92,160
Management and consulting services$38,847
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$17,232
Transfer to surplus funds account$15,400
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$12,476
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$9,800
Fundraising events and related costs$9,235
Other$4,211
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$2,890
Inkind contribution$2,440
Top contributorsTypeTotal
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS
Seattle
Other (incl. small contributions)$51,000
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
Auburn
Other (incl. small contributions)$2,400
The Boeing Company PAC
Arlington
PACs$2,400
Paul Lwali
Friends of Youth · Shoreline
Individuals$2,400
Justice for All PAC
Seattle
PACs$2,400
Delta Dental of WA
Seattle
Businesses$2,400
WA Health Care Association PAC
Tumwater
PACs$2,400
Campaign for Tribal Self-Reliance by WA Indian Gaming Assn
Olympia
PACs$2,400
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Bellevue
Businesses$2,400
Puget Sound Pilots PAC
Seattle
PACs$2,400
WA Federation of State Employees SSF
Olympia
PACs$2,400
WA State Radiological Society PAC
Seattle
PACs$2,400
Credit Union Legislative Action Fund
Seatac
PACs$2,400
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
Minneapolis
Businesses$2,200
Microsoft Corporation
Redmond
Businesses$2,200

Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page