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Political Profile
Washington Government:
Governor: Bob Ferguson (D)
Lieutenant Governor: Denny Heck (D)
Secretary of State: Steve Hobbs (D)
State Treasurer: Mike Pellicciotti (D)
State Auditor: Pat McCarthy (D)
Attorney General: Nick Brown(D)
Commissioner of Public Lands: Dave Upthegrove (D)
Superintendent of Public Instruction: Chris Reykdal (NP)
Insurance Commissioner: Mike Kreidler (D)
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Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
Candidate | Total Contributions |
---|---|
Bob Ferguson | $1,549,533.28 |
Dow Constantine | $1,441,870.84 |
Bruce Harrell | $1,373,152.06 |
Emily Randall | $1,004,275.09 |
Lorena Gonzalez | $996,001.92 |
Jay Inslee | $906,771.96 |
Steve Hobbs | $853,329.45 |
Simon Sefzik | $849,716.86 |
Jesse Young | $726,783.02 |
Sharon Shewmake | $696,836.08 |
Top Committees
Committee | Total Contributions |
---|---|
New Direction PAC | $6,596,660.20 |
SEIU 775 Ballot Fund | $5,004,396.90 |
Commit to Change WA (Sponsored by ACLU of Washington) | $4,592,942.30 |
Washington Education Association PAC | $4,530,002.31 |
WA St Repub Party Exempt | $3,523,658.97 |
Washington Realtors PAC | $3,443,538.53 |
The Leadership Council | $3,405,215.00 |
House Democratic Campaign Committee | $3,381,790.80 |
Reagan Fund | $3,296,090.18 |
House Republican Organizational Committee | $3,058,907.72 |
Top Contributors
Contributor | Contributions |
---|---|
Miscellaneous Receipts | $5,141,215.95 |
Service Employees International Union Federal | $4,664,870.55 |
Small Contributions | $3,871,151.31 |
ACLU of Washington | $3,851,111.83 |
Washington State Republican Party Wsrp | $3,842,446.10 |
Lyft Inc | $2,133,133.30 |
Brian K Heywood | $1,218,665.41 |
SEIU Washington State Council PAC | $1,154,150.00 |
Lisa Mennet | $1,077,755.61 |
Gloria Page | $1,054,900.00 |
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