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Claire Wilson

Democratic · WA · Washington State Senator, Legislative District 30

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Claire Wilson is the Democratic Washington state senator for Legislative District 30 and Assistant Majority Whip. She has represented the district since 2018, chairs the Senate Human Services Committee, serves as vice chair of the Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee, and is a member of the Ways & Means and Rules committees. Before joining the Senate, she ran for school director; her current work includes service on statewide advisory and oversight bodies concerning education, youth, behavioral health, and reentry.

Campaign Finance Information — Legislative District 30 - State Senator

Campaign Finance Information · Legislative District 30 - State Senator · August 4, 2026

Data last updated July 27, 2026

Raised
$76,164
Spent
$44,401

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • UNKNOWN$14,441
  • NOT EMPLOYED$8,000
  • PHILANTHROPIST$2,400
  • CONSULTANT$1,050
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  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER$300
Direct contributions by size
  • 1000 4999$48,790
  • 250 999$20,522
  • 100 249$5,586
  • Under 100$1,366

Source: Washington PDC · 2026 cycle · my.pdc.wa.gov

Track record

Environment and Public Health

· 4 records

  • Voted for E2SHB 2215, fuels policy under the Climate Commitment Act; the Senate passed it 41-7.

    March 6, 2026For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESHB 1091, a clean-fuel standard; the Senate passed it 27-22.

    April 26, 2021For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5323, restricting plastic bags; the Senate passed it 31-14.

    March 5, 2019For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for E2SSB 5116, clean energy; the Senate passed it 28-19.

    March 1, 2019For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Reduce Wealth Gap

· 4 records

  • Voted for ESSB 6346, a tax on millionaires; the Senate passed it 27-22.

    February 16, 2026For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5813, Capital-gains and estate-tax rates, which became Chapter 421, Laws of 2025.

    April 26, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5929, WorkFirst poverty task force, which became Chapter 176, Laws of 2022.

    March 9, 2022For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5096, a capital gains tax; the Senate passed it 25-24.

    March 6, 2021For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Anti-Corruption

· 1 record

  • Sponsored SB 5825, Leadership Board gifts, which became Chapter 50, Laws of 2026.

    March 5, 2026For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Government Efficiency

· 3 records

  • Sponsored SB 5199, DCYF oversight-board compensation, which became Chapter 179, Laws of 2025.

    April 18, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5793, State-board stipends, which became Chapter 245, Laws of 2022.

    March 9, 2022For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5750, Washington State Leadership Board, which became Chapter 96, Laws of 2022.

    March 8, 2022For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Healthcare Affordability

· 1 record

  • Sponsored SB 5128, Juvenile detention medical care, which became Chapter 12, Laws of 2025.

    March 31, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Government Spending Reduction

· 1 record

  • Voted for ESSB 5693, supplemental operating budget; the Senate passed it 29-19.

    February 25, 2022Against

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Public Safety and Crime Control

· 12 records

  • Sponsored SB 5219, Partial confinement, which became Chapter 407, Laws of 2025.

    April 22, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5139, Reentry council members, which became Chapter 196, Laws of 2025.

    April 22, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5032, Juvenile rehabilitation ombuds, which became Chapter 348, Laws of 2025.

    April 22, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5029, DOC release transportation, which became Chapter 223, Laws of 2025.

    April 22, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5938, Community parenting alternative, which became Chapter 193, Laws of 2024.

    March 4, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5893, Gate money for people leaving DOC custody, which became Chapter 32, Laws of 2024.

    February 29, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5134, Reentry services and supports, which became Chapter 467, Laws of 2023.

    April 21, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5114, Sex trafficking, which became Chapter 268, Laws of 2023.

    April 17, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5304, Reentry services, which became Chapter 243, Laws of 2021.

    April 24, 2021For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESHB 1054, peace-officer tactics and equipment rules; the Senate passed it 27-22.

    April 6, 2021For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5230, Motor vehicle laws, which became Chapter 44, Laws of 2019.

    April 11, 2019For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5895, GAL fingerprint checks, which became Chapter 57, Laws of 2019.

    April 11, 2019For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Housing Affordability

· 3 records

  • Voted for EHB 1217, residential tenant protections; the Senate passed it 29-20.

    April 10, 2025For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5334, affordable housing funding; the Senate passed it 29-20.

    January 24, 2024For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for E2SHB 1110, middle housing; the Senate passed it 35-14.

    April 11, 2023For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Social Programs and Welfare

· 9 records

  • Sponsored SB 5232, Essential-needs program uses, which became Chapter 408, Laws of 2025.

    April 22, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for E2SHB 1213, paid family and medical leave; the Senate passed it 28-20.

    April 15, 2025For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5908, Extended foster care, which became Chapter 192, Laws of 2024.

    March 7, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 6109, Children and families, which became Chapter 328, Laws of 2024.

    March 7, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5793, paid sick leave; the Senate passed it 28-21.

    February 7, 2024For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5225, Working Connections Child Care, which became Chapter 222, Laws of 2023.

    April 14, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5151, Foster care and child care, which became Chapter 304, Laws of 2021.

    April 24, 2021For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 6540, Working Connections payments, which became Chapter 355, Laws of 2020.

    March 10, 2020For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 6540, Working Connections Child Care payments; the Senate passed it 47-0.

    February 17, 2020For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Public Education Quality

· 18 records

  • Sponsored SB 5872, Pre-K Promise Account, which became Chapter 51, Laws of 2026.

    March 5, 2026For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 6260, public education funding; the Senate passed it 25-24.

    March 3, 2026For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5752, Child care and early development, which became Chapter 412, Laws of 2025.

    April 26, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESHB 1296, the public education system; the Senate passed it 30-19.

    April 11, 2025For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 6038, Child-care tax preference, which became Chapter 195, Laws of 2024.

    March 7, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5953, Incarcerated student grants, which became Chapter 272, Laws of 2024.

    March 7, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5315, Special education at nonpublic agencies, which became Chapter 436, Laws of 2023.

    April 23, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5355, Sex-trafficking prevention education, which became Chapter 328, Laws of 2023.

    April 20, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5498, Posthumous high-school diplomas, which became Chapter 224, Laws of 2022.

    March 9, 2022For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5376, Education ombuds awareness, which became Chapter 222, Laws of 2022.

    March 9, 2022For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5497, Board of Education student members, which became Chapter 44, Laws of 2022.

    March 2, 2022For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5237, Child care and early development expenses, which became Chapter 199, Laws of 2021.

    April 24, 2021For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 6483, Child care provider rating, which became Chapter 321, Laws of 2020.

    March 5, 2020For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for SSB 6483, child care provider rating; the Senate passed it 45-3.

    February 19, 2020For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5395, sexual health education; the Senate passed it 28-21.

    January 22, 2020For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5433, DOC postsecondary education, which became Chapter 397, Laws of 2019.

    April 24, 2019For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5437, ECEAP eligibility, which became Chapter 408, Laws of 2019.

    April 24, 2019For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5395, sexual health education; the Senate passed it 28-21.

    February 27, 2019For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Gun Control

· 9 records

  • Voted for ESHB 2320, firearm-manufacturing restrictions; the Senate passed it 29-18.

    February 28, 2026For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for E2SHB 1163, firearm purchase requirements; the Senate passed it 29-19.

    April 14, 2025For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for 2SSB 5444, restricting firearms in certain premises; the Senate passed it 29-20.

    February 9, 2024For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5985, firearms background checks; the Senate passed it 29-20.

    February 1, 2024For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for SHB 1240, restricting assault weapons; the Senate passed it 28-21.

    April 18, 2023For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for E2SHB 1143, firearm purchase and transfer requirements; the Senate passed it 28-18.

    April 7, 2023For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5078, restricting large-capacity magazines; the Senate passed it 28-20.

    February 9, 2022For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5434, Weapons in certain locations, which became Chapter 189, Laws of 2020.

    March 11, 2020For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESSB 5434, regulating weapons in certain locations; the Senate passed it 27-20.

    February 13, 2020For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Women's Reproductive Rights

· 5 records

  • Voted for SSB 5917, abortion-medication protections; the Senate passed it 32-17.

    February 10, 2026For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESHB 2115, prescription labels for abortion medication; the Senate passed it 33-14.

    February 23, 2024For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESHB 1469, health-care services access protections; the Senate passed it 29-20.

    April 10, 2023For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for EHB 1851, abortion care protections; the Senate passed it 28-21.

    March 1, 2022For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for 2SSB 5602, reproductive health care; the Senate passed it 28-17.

    March 7, 2019For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Data Privacy

· 2 records

  • Sponsored SB 5127, Student information and public records, which became Chapter 182, Laws of 2023.

    April 14, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for ESHB 1155, consumer health-data protections; the Senate passed it 27-21.

    April 5, 2023For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Civil Rights

· 5 records

  • Sponsored SB 5030, Vital-records access, which became Chapter 109, Laws of 2025.

    April 16, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for EHB 1052, expanding the hate-crime offense; the Senate passed it 30-19.

    April 3, 2025For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5799, Sale of halal foods, which became Chapter 245, Laws of 2024.

    March 6, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Sponsored SB 5356, LGBTQ commission, which became Chapter 395, Laws of 2019.

    April 25, 2019For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted for SB 5339, eliminating the death penalty; the Senate passed it 28-19.

    February 15, 2019For

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Public Infrastructure

· 1 record

  • Sponsored SB 5687, Traffic safety, which became Chapter 235, Laws of 2022.

    March 9, 2022For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

General

· 2 records

  • Received the Washington State Nurses Association PAC endorsement for the 2026 Washington Senate District 30 election.

    April 8, 2026

    Source: wsna.org · researched July 24, 2026

  • Was elected Assistant Whip by the Washington Senate Democratic Caucus for the 2019 leadership team.

    November 28, 2018

    Source: senatedemocrats.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

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